How to pronounce nasalized
Say it like NAY-zuh-lyzd. Nasalized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- zuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasalized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nasalized
American and British speakers say nasalized in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪzəlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈneɪzəlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-zuh-lyzd.
What does nasalized mean?
- Articulated with air flowing through the nose and mouth simultaneously, for example the nasalized vowels of French [ɑ̃], [ɛ̃], [œ̃], [ɔ̃].
- simple past and past participle of nasalize How to pronounce nasalize
Questions about saying nasalized
How do you pronounce nasalized?
Say NAY-zuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪzəlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈneɪzəlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasalized?
Nasalized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · zuh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say nasalized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪzəlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈneɪzəlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.