How to Pronounce "civilizations"
word
ˌsɪvəɫɪˈzeɪʃənz
siv-uh-li-ZAY-shunz
ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃənz
siv-ih-ly-ZAY-shunz
Definition
Groups of people in history or today who create organized societies with their own cultures, technologies, and ways of life. Often refers to advanced societies in history, such as Ancient Egypt or Rome.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪvəɫɪˈzeɪʃənz
British English
ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
siv-uh-li-ZAY-shunz
UK
siv-ih-ly-ZAY-shunz
Listen in Context
Ancient civilizations built impressive cities.
We study different civilizations in history class.
Some civilizations disappeared thousands of years ago.
Many civilizations left behind mysteries we still can't solve.