How to Pronounce "realized"

word

/ˈɹiəˌɫaɪzd/

REE-uh-lyzd

/ˈɹiəˌlaɪzd/

REE-uh-lyzd

Definition

Past tense of 'realize'. It usually means to suddenly understand something or become aware of it, and it can also mean to achieve something that was planned or hoped for.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɹiəˌɫaɪzd/

British English

/ˈɹiəˌlaɪzd/

Simplified Pronunciation

REE-uh-lyzd

Listen in Context

I realized I left my keys at home.

She realized her mistake and said sorry.

After years of hard work, he realized his dream.

Halfway to the airport, we realized we had the wrong tickets.