How to Pronounce "legitimized"
word
ɫɪˈdʒɪtəˌmaɪzd
li-JIT-uh-myzd
lɪˈdʒɪtəmaɪzd
li-JIT-uh-myzd
Definition
Made official, accepted, or legal, often by giving approval or recognition. To legitimize something means to make it seem appropriate or rightful in the eyes of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫɪˈdʒɪtəˌmaɪzd
British English
lɪˈdʒɪtəmaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
li-JIT-uh-myzd
UK
li-JIT-uh-myzd
Listen in Context
The new law legitimized small businesses in rural areas.
His actions were finally legitimized by the court.
The organization legitimized the protests by giving support.
Social media has legitimized many new forms of communication that didn't exist before.