How to pronounce motorized
Say it like MOH-tuh-ryzd. Motorized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tuh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motorized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep 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 motorized
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-ryzd.
What does motorized mean?
- simple past and past participle of motorize How to pronounce motorize
- Equipped with a motor.“Some would argue that a moped is little more than a motorized bicycle, but others would disagree.”
- Supplied with motor vehicles.“Because the medic had been supplied with a jeep, he and his aide were classed as a motorized detachment.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- motorised
Questions about saying motorized
How do you pronounce motorized?
Say MOH-tuh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtəˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motorized?
Motorized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tuh · ryzd.
Is motorized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊtəˌraɪzd/ (MOH-tuh-ryzd).