How to Pronounce Authorized

To pronounce "authorized", say AUTH-or-iz-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “authorized”

"authorized" has 4 syllables: auth-or-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does authorized 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.”

adjective

  1. Explicitly allowed.

Synonyms

allowedpermitted

Antonyms

unauthorized

Words that rhyme with authorized

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedrecognizedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizedchastiseddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealized

Related words

approvedempoweredauthoritativelicensedlicencedofficialglorifiedsceptred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "authorized"?▾

"Authorized" has 4 syllables: auth · or · iz · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "authorized"?▾

The IPA transcription of "authorized" is /ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/.

What does "authorized" mean?▾

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

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