How to pronounce utilized
Say it like YOO-tuh-lyzd. Utilized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈjutəˌlaɪzd/YOO-tuh-lyzd
UK British/ˈjuːtəˌlaɪzd/YOO-tuh-lyzd
- YOO
- tuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utilized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 utilized
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YOO-tuh-lyzd.
What does utilized mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- utilised
- employed
Questions about saying utilized
How do you pronounce utilized?
Say YOO-tuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utilized?
Utilized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · tuh · lyzd.
Is utilized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪzd/ (YOO-tuh-lyzd).