To pronounce "criminalize", say CRIM-in-al-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"criminalize" has 5 syllables: crim-in-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.
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"Criminalize" has 5 syllables: crim · in · al · iz · e.
Criminalize: To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.
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