How to pronounce organized
Say it like OR-guh-nyzd. Organized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- guh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of organized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-guh-nyzd.
What does organized mean?
- formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale“organized medicine”
- methodical and efficient in arrangement or function“how well organized she is”“his life was almost too organized”
- being a member of or formed into a labor union“organized labor”“unionized workers”
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Questions about saying organized
How do you pronounce organized?
Say OR-guh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organized?
Organized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · guh · nyzd.
Is organized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd/ (AW-guh-nyzd).