How do you pronounce "authorized"?

In American English: /ˈɔθɝˌaɪzd/ (AWTH-ur-eyezd). In British English: /ˈɔːθəɹˌaɪzd/ (AWTH-uhr-eyezd). In Canadian English: /ˈɔθɝˌaɪzd/ (AWTH-ur-eyezd). In Australian English: /ˈɔːθəɹˌaɪzd/ (AWTH-uhr-eyezd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔθɝˌaɪzd/ (AWTH-ur-eyezd), while in British English it's /ˈɔːθəɹˌaɪzd/ (AWTH-uhr-eyezd).

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/ˈɔθɝˌaɪzd/

AWTH-ur-eyezd

Syllable Breakdown

ɔθau·ɝtho·aɪzdrized

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Last updated: 2026-02-12