How to Pronounce "authorized"

word

/ˈɔθɝˌaɪzd/

AW-thuh-ryzd

/ˈɔːθəˌraɪzd/

AW-thuh-ryzd

Definition

Allowed, approved, or given official permission by a person or organization with authority. It is often used for people, actions, payments, or sellers that have formal approval.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɔθɝˌaɪzd/

British English

/ˈɔːθəˌraɪzd/

Simplified Pronunciation

AW-thuh-ryzd

Listen in Context

Only authorized staff can enter this room.

This shop is an authorized dealer of that brand.

The payment was not authorized by the manager.

I’m not authorized to give out that information.