How to Pronounce Categorization

To pronounce "categorization", say CAT-eg-or-iz-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

14

Letters

CAT-eg-or-iz-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “categorization”

"categorization" has 6 syllables: cat-eg-or-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does categorization mean?

noun

  1. A group of things arranged by category; a classification.
  2. The process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes.

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Words that rhyme with categorization

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trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

classificationcategorisationsortingclassifycategoryclassifiedclassifyingclass

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How many syllables are in "categorization"?▾

"Categorization" has 6 syllables: cat · eg · or · iz · at · ion.

What does "categorization" mean?▾

Categorization: A group of things arranged by category; a classification.

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