How to Pronounce Criminalization

To pronounce "criminalization", say CRIM-in-al-iz-at-ion — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “criminalization”

"criminalization" has 6 syllables: crim-in-al-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does criminalization mean?

noun

  1. The act of making a previously legal activity illegal, the act of making something a criminal offence.
  2. The act of turning someone into a criminal by making their activities illegal.

Antonyms

decriminalization

Words that rhyme with criminalization

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

criminalisationdecriminalizationpenalisationpenaltycrimepunishmentpenalizationpenalize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "criminalization"?▾

"Criminalization" has 6 syllables: crim · in · al · iz · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "criminalization"?▾

The IPA transcription of "criminalization" is /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/.

What does "criminalization" mean?▾

Criminalization: The act of making a previously legal activity illegal, the act of making something a criminal offence.

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