How to pronounce polarized
Say it like POH-luh-ryzd. Polarized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- luh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polarized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of polarized
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-luh-ryzd.
What does polarized mean?
- Having a distinctive polarization.
- Of a group or situation, being at two or more extremes.
- simple past and past participle of polarize How to pronounce polarize
Questions about saying polarized
How do you pronounce polarized?
Say POH-luh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊləˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊləˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polarized?
Polarized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · luh · ryzd.
Is polarized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊləˌraɪzd/ (POH-luh-ryzd).