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