How to Pronounce "compartmentalize"
word
kəmˌpɑɹtˈmɛntəˌɫaɪz
kuhm-part-MEN-tuh-liez
kɒmpɑː(ɹ)tˈmɛnt(ə)laɪz
kom-pah( r )t-MEN-tuh-liez
Definition
To divide something into separate parts or categories, often to organize or manage complex things, such as tasks or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˌpɑɹtˈmɛntəˌɫaɪz
British English
kɒmpɑː(ɹ)tˈmɛnt(ə)laɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-part-MEN-tuh-liez
UK
kom-pah( r )t-MEN-tuh-liez
Listen in Context
She tries to compartmentalize her work and personal life.
It's helpful to compartmentalize your tasks to stay organized.
We need to compartmentalize our project into different stages.
He tends to compartmentalize his emotions to avoid getting overwhelmed.