How to pronounce realized
Say it like REE-uh-lyzd. Realized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- uh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 realized
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: REER-lyzd.
What does realized mean?
- successfully completed or brought to an end“his mission accomplished he took a vacation”“the completed project”
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Questions about saying realized
How do you pronounce realized?
Say REE-uh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realized?
Realized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · lyzd.
Is realized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈrɪəˌlaɪzd/ (REER-lyzd).
What words sound the same as realized?
Realized sounds the same as realised in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.