How do you pronounce "authorize"?

In American English: /ˈɔθɝˌaɪz/ (AWTH-ur-eyez). In British English: /ˈɔːθəɹˌaɪz/ (AWTH-uhr-eyez). In Canadian English: /ˈɔθɝˌaɪz/ (AWTH-ur-eyez). In Australian English: /ˈɔːθəɹˌaɪz/ (AWTH-uhr-eyez).

Is "authorize" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔθɝˌaɪz/ (AWTH-ur-eyez), while in British English it's /ˈɔːθəɹˌaɪz/ (AWTH-uhr-eyez).

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/ˈɔθɝˌaɪz/

AWTH-ur-eyez

Syllable Breakdown

ɔθau·ɝtho·aɪzrize

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