How to Pronounce "privatized"
word
ˈpɹaɪvəˌtaɪzd
PRY-vuh-tyzd
ˈpraɪvətaɪzd
PRY-vuh-tyzd
Definition
If something has been privatized, it means it was once owned or controlled by the government and is now owned or run by private companies or individuals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹaɪvəˌtaɪzd
British English
ˈpraɪvətaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRY-vuh-tyzd
UK
PRY-vuh-tyzd
Listen in Context
The hospital was privatized last year.
Many utilities have been privatized in recent decades.
The company became privatized after the government sold it.
Since the train service was privatized, ticket prices have changed a lot.