How to pronounce criminalization
Say it like krim-uh-nuh-luh-ZAY-shun. Criminalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- krim
- uh
- nuh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of criminalization
American and British speakers say criminalization in essentially the same way: /ˌkrɪmənələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkrɪmənələˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: krim-uh-nuh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does criminalization mean?
- The act of making a previously legal activity illegal, the act of making something a criminal offense.
- The act of turning someone into a criminal by making their activities illegal.
Where does criminalization come from?
From criminal + -ization or criminalize + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with criminalization
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Questions about saying criminalization
How do you pronounce criminalization?
Say krim-uh-nuh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪmənələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪmənələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminalization?
Criminalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: krim · uh · nuh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say criminalization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkrɪmənələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkrɪmənələˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.