How to Pronounce "catalyzed"
word
ˈkætəˌɫaɪzd
KAT-uh-lized
ˈkætəlaɪzd
KAT-uh-lized
Definition
Caused or sped up a chemical reaction, or made something happen more quickly or easily, often by providing an initial push or influence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætəˌɫaɪzd
British English
ˈkætəlaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAT-uh-lized
UK
KAT-uh-lized
Listen in Context
The scientist catalyzed the reaction with an enzyme.
Her advice catalyzed my decision to move abroad.
The discovery catalyzed new research in the field.
Social media catalyzed the movement's rapid growth.