How to pronounce specialized
Say it like SPESH-uh-lyzd. Specialized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH).
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- SPESH
- uh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specialized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 specialized
American and British speakers say specialized in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPESH-uh-lyzd.
What does specialized mean?
- developed or designed for a special activity or function“a specialized tool”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- specialised
Questions about saying specialized
How do you pronounce specialized?
Say SPESH-uh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specialized?
Specialized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH). Broken into parts: SPESH · uh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say specialized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.