How to pronounce penalized
Say it like PEE-nuh-lyzd. Penalized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- nuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penalized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 penalized
American and British speakers say penalized in essentially the same way: /ˈpinəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈpiːnəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-nuh-lyzd.
What does penalized mean?
- Alternative spelling of penalised
- simple past and past participle of penalize How to pronounce penalize
Questions about saying penalized
How do you pronounce penalized?
Say PEE-nuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpinəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈpiːnəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penalized?
Penalized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · nuh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say penalized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpinəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈpiːnəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.