To pronounce "categorized", say CAT-eg-or-iz-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
categorized
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CAT-eg-or-iz-ed
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"categorized" has 5 syllables: cat-eg-or-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.
verb
“First, categorize incoming messages according to the needed actions.”
adjective
“All of my records are categorized.”
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"Categorized" has 5 syllables: cat · eg · or · iz · ed.
Categorized: To assign a category; to divide into classes.
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