How to pronounce optimized
Say it like OP-tuh-myzd. Optimized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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- OP
- tuh
- myzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optimized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of optimized
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-tuh-myzd.
What does optimized mean?
- simple past and past participle of optimize How to pronounce optimize
- that has undergone optimization
Questions about saying optimized
How do you pronounce optimized?
Say OP-tuh-myzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptəˌmaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈɒptəˌmaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optimized?
Optimized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · tuh · myzd.
Is optimized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒptəˌmaɪzd/ (OP-tuh-myzd).