To pronounce "characterisation", say CHAR-act-er-is-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
characterisation
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"characterisation" has 6 syllables: char-act-er-is-at-ion.
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"Characterisation" has 6 syllables: char · act · er · is · at · ion.
Characterisation: The act or process of characterizing.
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