How to Pronounce "authorizes"
word
ˈɔθɝˌaɪzɪz
AW-thur-ize-iz
ˈɔːθəraɪzɪz
AW-thuh-rize-iz
Definition
Gives official permission or approval for something to happen or for someone to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔθɝˌaɪzɪz
British English
ˈɔːθəraɪzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-thur-ize-iz
UK
AW-thuh-rize-iz
Listen in Context
The app authorizes your login using your fingerprint.
She authorizes the request for vacation days.
The teacher authorizes students to leave early.
This law authorizes people to access public records.