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
US
AW-thuh-ryzd
UK
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.