How to Pronounce Authorise

To pronounce "authorise", say AUTH-or-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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AUTH-or-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “authorise”

"authorise" has 4 syllables: auth-or-is-e.

What does authorise mean?

verb

  1. To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

    “The General Assembly authorized the Council to take up the matter.”

  2. To permit (something), to sanction or consent to (something).

    “The judge authorized the wiretapping.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "authorise"?▾

"Authorise" has 4 syllables: auth · or · is · e.

What does "authorise" mean?▾

Authorise: To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something).

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