How to pronounce urbanized
Say it like UR-buh-nyzd. Urbanized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- buh
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbanized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of urbanized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-buh-nyzd.
What does urbanized mean?
- having undergone urbanization
- simple past and past participle of urbanize How to pronounce urbanize
Questions about saying urbanized
How do you pronounce urbanized?
Say UR-buh-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝbəˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈɜːbəˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbanized?
Urbanized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · buh · nyzd.
Is urbanized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːbəˌnaɪzd/ (UR-buh-nyzd).