How to Pronounce Romanized

To pronounce "romanized", say ROM-an-iz-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ROM-an-iz-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “romanized”

"romanized" has 4 syllables: rom-an-iz-ed.

What does romanized mean?

verb

  1. To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.

    “The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system.”

  2. (usually capitalized) To bring under the authority or influence of Rome.

adjective

  1. Written in the Latin alphabet

Synonyms

Latinizetransliterate

Related words

colloquialromantransliteratedbiscriptalbiliteralliteralmajusculedalphabetiform

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How many syllables are in "romanized"?▾

"Romanized" has 4 syllables: rom · an · iz · ed.

What does "romanized" mean?▾

Romanized: To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.

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