How to pronounce socialized
Say it like SOH-shuh-lyzd. Socialized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- shuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socialized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep 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 socialized
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-shuh-lyzd.
What does socialized mean?
- subsidized for social reasons
- simple past and past participle of socialize How to pronounce socialize
Questions about saying socialized
How do you pronounce socialized?
Say SOH-shuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socialized?
Socialized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · shuh · lyzd.
Is socialized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪzd/ (SOH-shuh-lyzd).