How to pronounce unauthorized
Say it like uh-NAW-thuh-ryzd. Unauthorized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW).
- uh
- NAW
- thuh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unauthorized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unauthorized
American and British speakers say unauthorized in essentially the same way: /əˈnɔθəˌraɪzd/ in the US and /ʌˈnɔːθəˌraɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAW-thuh-ryzd.
What does unauthorized mean?
- Not having any authority.
- Without official authorization.
Where does unauthorized come from?
From un- + authorized.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- unauthorised
- wildcat
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying unauthorized
How do you pronounce unauthorized?
Say uh-NAW-thuh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɔθəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ʌˈnɔːθəˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unauthorized?
Unauthorized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAW). Broken into parts: uh · NAW · thuh · ryzd.
Do Americans and Brits say unauthorized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnɔθəˌraɪzd/ and the British form is /ʌˈnɔːθəˌraɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.