How to pronounce naturalized
Say it like NACH-uh-ruh-lyzd. Naturalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH).
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- NACH
- uh
- ruh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naturalized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NACHSay 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.
- ruhKeep 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 naturalized
American and British speakers say naturalized in essentially the same way: /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NACH-uh-ruh-lyzd.
What does naturalized mean?
- simple past and past participle of naturalize How to pronounce naturalize
- Adopted; granted citizenship; belonging after being introduced.“naturalized citizen”
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Questions about saying naturalized
How do you pronounce naturalized?
Say NACH-uh-ruh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naturalized?
Naturalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH). Broken into parts: NACH · uh · ruh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say naturalized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.