How to Pronounce "socialization"
word
ˌsoʊʃəɫɪˈzeɪʃən
soh-shuh-li-ZAY-shun
ˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
soh-shuh-ly-ZAY-shun
Definition
The process of learning how to behave and interact with others in society. It also refers to activities that help people become more comfortable in social situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsoʊʃəɫɪˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌsəʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
soh-shuh-li-ZAY-shun
UK
soh-shuh-ly-ZAY-shun
Listen in Context
Early socialization is important for children.
School is a place for learning and socialization.
Socialization helps people make friends.
After moving to a new city, he struggled with socialization at first.