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