How to pronounce serialized
Say it like SIR-ee-uh-lyzd. Serialized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR).
- SIR
- ee
- uh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serialized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. 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 serialized
American and British speakers say serialized in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪˌriəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈsɪˌriːəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIR-ee-uh-lyzd.
What does serialized mean?
- simple past and past participle of serialize How to pronounce serialize
- Of a television series whose episodes are strongly connected and are intended to be watched in a linear sequence (as opposed to procedural or episodic).
Words that rhyme with serialized
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of serialized.
Questions about saying serialized
How do you pronounce serialized?
Say SIR-ee-uh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪˌriəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪˌriːəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serialized?
Serialized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIR). Broken into parts: SIR · ee · uh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say serialized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪˌriəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪˌriːəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.