How to Pronounce "institutionalized"
word
ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəˌɫaɪzd
in-sti-TOO-shuh-nuh-lized
ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃə.naɪzd
in-sti-TYOO-shuh-nized
Definition
Something made part of an official system, or someone placed long-term in an institution (like a hospital or prison), often becoming dependent on it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəˌɫaɪzd
British English
ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃə.naɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-sti-TOO-shuh-nuh-lized
UK
in-sti-TYOO-shuh-nized
Listen in Context
He became institutionalized after spending ten years in prison.
These rules are now institutionalized in the company.
The charity helps people who have been institutionalized for many years.
He's so institutionalized that he can't handle living on his own.