How to Pronounce Compartmentalization

To pronounce "compartmentalization", say COMP-artm-ent-al-iz-at-ion — 7 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒm.pɑː(ɹ)t.mɛntl̩.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈkɒm.pɑː(ɹ)t.mɛntl̩.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “compartmentalization”

"compartmentalization" has 7 syllables: comp-artm-ent-al-iz-at-ion.

What does compartmentalization mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of dividing a complex task or structure into smaller, often more manageable pieces.
  2. The act of dividing complex code into libraries with common functionality to help make the process of programming more manageable and reusable.

Antonyms

decompartmentalization

Related words

partitioningsubdivisionpartitiondivisioncompartmentalisationdelineationretailingretail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compartmentalization"?▾

"Compartmentalization" has 7 syllables: comp · artm · ent · al · iz · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "compartmentalization"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compartmentalization" is /ˈkɒm.pɑː(ɹ)t.mɛntl̩.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "compartmentalization" mean?▾

Compartmentalization: The act or process of dividing a complex task or structure into smaller, often more manageable pieces.

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