brand
Just imagine accelerating your American English proficiency with our game-changing online platform. Empower yourself with expert guidance and overcome pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary hurdles with ease. Say goodbye to language barriers and hello to confident communication today!
536

Pronounced by Joey


Syllables

The word 'authorized' has 3 syllables.
ˈɔ-θər-ˌaɪzd


Do you think your friends or family would like to know how to pronounce the word 'authorized' in American English? Share it!


Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Authorized'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Authorized' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /ɔ/
TongueThe tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape.
JawThe jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /θ/
TongueThe tip of the tongue comes through the teeth.
JawThe jaw and the mouth relax.
AirAir passes through the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#4: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ˌ/
#7: /a/
TongueThe tip of the tongue moves at the bottom of the mouth near the center.
JawThe jaw drops opening the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /z/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#10: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'authorized'

Only authorized personnel are allowed to dance on the tables!

Try this Exciting 'authorized' Tongue Twister Challenge

A positively free-spirited penguin so joyous and daring, defied the authorities without ever caring. He waddled and slid to any party, unauthorized, with happy feet and a smile always authorized.

Learn American English With Today's Idiom


Straight from the horse's mouth


Learn American English With Today's Quote

Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.

Helen Fisher

roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




What is your number one question about American English pronunciation?


This page is also available in other languages:

10 American English Words Similar to 'authorized'

authority
authorization
authorizations
authorize
authorizes
authorizing
authors
authorship
autism
auto

Continue Learning American English with our Collection of Phonetic Crosswords Books