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How to Pronounce "dehumanizing"

word

diˈhjuməˌnaɪzɪŋ
dee-HYOO-muh-nye-zing
diːˈhjuːmənaɪzɪŋ
dee-HYOO-muh-nye-zing

Definition

Treating people as if they are less than human, making them feel worthless, powerless, or not deserving of respect.

IPA Transcription

American English

diˈhjuməˌnaɪzɪŋ

British English

diːˈhjuːmənaɪzɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

dee-HYOO-muh-nye-zing

UK

dee-HYOO-muh-nye-zing

Listen in Context

Working in a factory with no breaks is dehumanizing.

Many people find public shaming dehumanizing.

That movie shows the dehumanizing effects of war.

Long lines and strict rules at the shelter made the experience really dehumanizing.