How to Pronounce Civilising

To pronounce "civilising", say CIV-il-is-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CIV-il-is-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “civilising”

"civilising" has 4 syllables: civ-il-is-ing.

What does civilising mean?

verb

  1. To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.
  2. To introduce or impose the standards of one civilisation upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behavior.

Related words

civilizationcivilizationalcivilizeddevelopedcalendarcivilculturedpolite

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How many syllables are in "civilising"?▾

"Civilising" has 4 syllables: civ · il · is · ing.

What does "civilising" mean?▾

Civilising: To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

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