How to Pronounce "naturalized"
word
ˈnætʃɝəˌɫaɪzd/, /ˈnætʃɹəˌɫaɪzd
NATCH-er-lyzd
ˈnætʃ(ə)rəlaɪzd
NATCH-uh-ryzd
Definition
Born in another country but officially made a citizen of a new country. Also can describe a plant or animal introduced and thriving in a new area.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnætʃɝəˌɫaɪzd/, /ˈnætʃɹəˌɫaɪzd
British English
ˈnætʃ(ə)rəlaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NATCH-er-lyzd
UK
NATCH-uh-ryzd
Listen in Context
She became a naturalized citizen last year.
Many plants are naturalized in this region.
He is a naturalized American from India.
After ten years in Canada, she was finally naturalized and got her passport.