How to pronounce victimization
Say it like vik-tuh-muh-ZAY-shun. Victimization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- vik
- tuh
- muh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Victimization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep 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 victimization
American and British speakers say victimization in essentially the same way: /ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vik-tuh-muh-ZAY-shun.
What does victimization mean?
- An act that victimizes or exploits someone.
- Adversity as a result of being a victim.
Where does victimization come from?
From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with victimization
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Questions about saying victimization
How do you pronounce victimization?
Say vik-tuh-muh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in victimization?
Victimization has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: vik · tuh · muh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say victimization the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.