How do you pronounce "categorize"?

In American English: /ˈkætəgɝˌaɪz/ (KAT-uhg-ur-eyez). In British English: /kˈatɪɡəɹˌaɪz/ (K-at-ig). In Canadian English: /ˈkætəgɝˌaɪz/ (KAT-uhg-ur-eyez). In Australian English: /kˈatɪɡəɹˌaɪz/ (K-at-ig).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkætəgɝˌaɪz/ (KAT-uhg-ur-eyez), while in British English it's /kˈatɪɡəɹˌaɪz/ (K-at-ig).

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/ˈkætəgɝˌaɪz/

KAT-uhg-ur-eyez

Syllable Breakdown

kætcat·əge·ɝgo·aɪzrize

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