How to pronounce memorized
Say it like MEM-uh-ryzd. Memorized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM).
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- MEM
- uh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Memorized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of memorized
American and British speakers say memorized in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛməˌraɪzd/ in the US and /ˈmɛməˌraɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEM-uh-ryzd.
What does memorized mean?
- simple past and past participle of memorize How to pronounce memorize
Questions about saying memorized
How do you pronounce memorized?
Say MEM-uh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛməˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛməˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in memorized?
Memorized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEM). Broken into parts: MEM · uh · ryzd.
Do Americans and Brits say memorized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛməˌraɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈmɛməˌraɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.