To pronounce "penalization", say PEN-al-iz-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
penalization
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PEN-al-iz-at-ion
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"penalization" has 5 syllables: pen-al-iz-at-ion.
"Penalization" has 5 syllables: pen · al · iz · at · ion.
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