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