How to Pronounce Generalisation

To pronounce "generalisation", say GEN-er-al-is-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

GEN-er-al-is-at-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “generalisation”

"generalisation" has 6 syllables: gen-er-al-is-at-ion.

What does generalisation mean?

noun

  1. The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
  2. Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

Antonyms

specialisationspecialization

Related words

generalizationgeneralitymainstreaminguniversalizationprevalencepervasivenessextensionspread

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How many syllables are in "generalisation"?▾

"Generalisation" has 6 syllables: gen · er · al · is · at · ion.

What does "generalisation" mean?▾

Generalisation: The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

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