How to Pronounce "characterization"
word
ˌkɛɹəktɝɪˈzeɪʃən
kayr-ik-ter-ZAY-shuhn
ˌkærɪktəraɪˈzeɪʃən
kar-ik-tuh-rye-ZAY-shuhn
Definition
Characterization is the way an author describes and develops a character in a story, showing their personality, actions, and thoughts. It can also mean the process of describing the qualities of something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɛɹəktɝɪˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌkærɪktəraɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kayr-ik-ter-ZAY-shuhn
UK
kar-ik-tuh-rye-ZAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The author's characterization of the hero made him very believable.
Good characterization helps readers understand the story better.
Her characterization of the villain was very detailed.
Critics praised the movie’s powerful characterization, saying every character felt real.