To pronounce "privatization", say PRIV-at-iz-at-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"privatization" has 5 syllables: priv-at-iz-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: privatisation — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Privatization" has 5 syllables: priv · at · iz · at · ion.
Privatization: The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control.
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