To pronounce "decriminalization", say DECR-im-in-al-iz-at-ion — 7 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decriminalization
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DECR-im-in-al-iz-at-ion
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"decriminalization" has 7 syllables: decr-im-in-al-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
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"Decriminalization" has 7 syllables: decr · im · in · al · iz · at · ion.
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