How to pronounce privatized
Say it like PRY-vuh-tyzd. Privatized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- vuh
- tyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Privatized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of privatized
American and British speakers say privatized in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-vuh-tyzd.
What does privatized mean?
- simple past and past participle of privatize How to pronounce privatize
Questions about saying privatized
How do you pronounce privatized?
Say PRY-vuh-tyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in privatized?
Privatized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · vuh · tyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say privatized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.