To pronounce "institutionalization", say INST-it-ut-ion-al-iz-at-ion — 8 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
institutionalization
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INST-it-ut-ion-al-iz-at-ion
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"institutionalization" has 8 syllables: inst-it-ut-ion-al-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Institutionalization" has 8 syllables: inst · it · ut · ion · al · iz · at · ion.
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