How to Pronounce Institutionalize

To pronounce "institutionalize", say INST-it-ut-ion-al-iz-e — 7 syllables, IPA /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

institutionalize

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “institutionalize”

"institutionalize" has 7 syllables: inst-it-ut-ion-al-iz-e.

What does institutionalize mean?

verb

  1. To establish as a normal practice
  2. To commit a person to confinement in an institution

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "institutionalize"?▾

"Institutionalize" has 7 syllables: inst · it · ut · ion · al · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "institutionalize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "institutionalize" is /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/.

What does "institutionalize" mean?▾

Institutionalize: To establish as a normal practice

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