How to pronounce symbolized
Say it like SIM-buh-lyzd. Symbolized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- buh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symbolized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep 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 symbolized
American and British speakers say symbolized in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-buh-lyzd.
What does symbolized mean?
- simple past and past participle of symbolize How to pronounce symbolize
Questions about saying symbolized
How do you pronounce symbolized?
Say SIM-buh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symbolized?
Symbolized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · buh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say symbolized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.