How to Pronounce "penalize"
word
ˈpɛnəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈpinəˌɫaɪz
PEN-uh-lize or PEE-nuh-lize
ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz
PEE-nuh-lize
Definition
To punish someone or make them suffer because they have broken a rule or done something wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnəˌɫaɪz/, /ˈpinəˌɫaɪz
British English
ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-uh-lize or PEE-nuh-lize
UK
PEE-nuh-lize
Listen in Context
The referee penalized the player for touching the ball with his hand.
Students are penalized if they submit their work late.
The law penalizes companies that pollute the water.
You shouldn't be penalized just for making an honest mistake.