How to Pronounce "civilisations"
word
ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃənz
siv-uh-luh-ZAY-shunz
sˌɪvɪlaɪzˈeɪʃənz
siv-ih-lyz-AY-shunz
Definition
Groups of people in history or today that have developed their own advanced culture, society, and way of life, often including cities, writing, art, and government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃənz
British English
sˌɪvɪlaɪzˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
siv-uh-luh-ZAY-shunz
UK
siv-ih-lyz-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
Many civilisations have risen and fallen over thousands of years.
The ancient civilisations of Egypt and Greece are well known.
Writing was a major achievement for early civilisations.
Some civilisations disappeared mysteriously, leaving behind only ruins.