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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'au' as in 'law'.
Add 'tho' with a soft 'th' sound as in 'think'.
End with 'rize' where 'i' sounds like 'eye'.
aw-tho-rize (incorrect 'aw' sound)
au-tho-rez (incorrect ending)
aw-thur-eyes (wrong 'o' and 'i' sounds)
Start with 'au' with a long 'aw' sound.
Add 'tho' with a soft 'th' sound.
End with 'rize' where 'i' sounds like 'eye'.
orf-tho-rize (incorrect 'orf' start)
or-tho-rez (incorrect ending)
aw-thur-ize (wrong 'o' sound)
The 'th' is soft as in 'think', not hard as in 'this'.
Yes, the primary stress is on 'au'.
Yes, pronounce it like 'eye'.
To give official permission or approval.
/ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
The process of giving permission.
/ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/
Commanding and self-confident.
/ɔːˈθɒrɪti/
The power to give orders.
- Different stress patterns.
- Vowel sounds differ.
- Ending 'ity' changes stress.
Practice the soft 'th' by placing your tongue between your teeth.
Emphasize 'au' to make the word sound natural.
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