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How to pronounce neutralized

Say it like NOO-truh-lyzd. Neutralized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).

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US American/ˈnutrəˌlaɪzd/NOO-truh-lyzd
UK British/ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzd/NYOO-truh-lyzd
  • NOO
  • truh
  • lyzd
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Neutralized pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of neutralized

  • British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).

British respelling: NYOO-truh-lyzd.

What does neutralized mean?

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of neutralize How to pronounce neutralize

Questions about saying neutralized

How do you pronounce neutralized?

Say NOO-truh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutrəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in neutralized?

Neutralized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · truh · lyzd.

Is neutralized pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzd/ (NYOO-truh-lyzd).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).