How do you pronounce authorized?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/.

authorized

/ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.12 in modern English

Syllables: au-tho-rized
IPA: /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/

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Meaning

adj

Explicitly allowed.

verb

simple past and past participle of authorize

Example Sentences

"authorized access"
"authorized clothes"
"authorized decision"
"authorized hunting"
"authorized payment"

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/
British English: /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/

Inflected Forms

authorised (alternative)

Derived Forms

authorizedly nonauthorized

Phrases

authorized term

Frequently Paired Words

authorization approved

Synonyms

permitted allowed authorised authoritative

Antonyms

unauthorized

Rhymes With

unauthorized

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