How to Pronounce Privatised

To pronounce "privatised", say PRIV-at-is-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PRIV-at-is-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “privatised”

"privatised" has 4 syllables: priv-at-is-ed.

What does privatised mean?

verb

  1. To release government control of (a business or industry) to private industry.
  2. To make (a variable, etc.) private in scope.

Synonyms

denationalize

Antonyms

nationalize

Related words

commercializedprivatizedprivatisationprivatiseprivatizeprivatizationprivateness

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How many syllables are in "privatised"?▾

"Privatised" has 4 syllables: priv · at · is · ed.

What does "privatised" mean?▾

Privatised: To release government control of (a business or industry) to private industry.

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