How to pronounce sized
Say it like SYZD. Sized is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/saɪzd/SYZD
UK British/saɪzd/SYZD
- SYZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sized
American and British speakers say sized in essentially the same way: /saɪzd/ in the US and /saɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYZD.
What does sized mean?
adjective
- Having a certain size. Usually used in combination with an adverb or a noun.“A badly-sized pair of shoes.”
- simple past and past participle of size How to pronounce size
Where does sized come from?
From size + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- unsized
Words that rhyme with sized
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sized.
Questions about saying sized
How do you pronounce sized?
Say SYZD. The American pronunciation is /saɪzd/. In British English it is /saɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sized?
Sized is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SYZD.
Do Americans and Brits say sized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /saɪzd/ and the British form is /saɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.