How to Pronounce "generalization"
word
ˌdʒɛnɝəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌdʒɛnɹəɫɪˈzeɪʃən
jen-uh-ruh-ZAY-shun
ˌdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)laɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
jen-uh-ruh-LY-zay-shuhn
Definition
A generalization is a statement or idea that applies to a group, situation, or set of examples, often based on just a few cases.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒɛnɝəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌdʒɛnɹəɫɪˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)laɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jen-uh-ruh-ZAY-shun
UK
jen-uh-ruh-LY-zay-shuhn
Listen in Context
That is a big generalization about teenagers.
People often make generalizations about other cultures.
Be careful with generalizations; not everyone is the same.
It's easy to fall into the trap of making quick generalizations.