How to Pronounce "authorize"
word
/ˈɔθɝˌaɪz/
AW-thuh-ryz
/ˈɔːθəˌaɪz/
AW-thuh-ryz
Definition
To give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone the power to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɔθɝˌaɪz/
British English
/ˈɔːθəˌaɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-thuh-ryz
UK
AW-thuh-ryz
Listen in Context
The government will authorize the new law next week.
Are you authorized to access this information?
My boss finally authorized my vacation request.
This software won't install unless you authorize it as an administrator.