How to pronounce westernized
Say it like WES-ter-nyzd. Westernized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
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- WES
- ter
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westernized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of westernized
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WES-tuh-nyzd.
What does westernized mean?
- simple past and past participle of westernize How to pronounce westernize
- Having been made culturally Western.
Questions about saying westernized
How do you pronounce westernized?
Say WES-ter-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstəˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westernized?
Westernized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · ter · nyzd.
Is westernized 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 /ˈwɛstəˌnaɪzd/ (WES-tuh-nyzd).