How to Pronounce "miniaturization"
word
ˌmɪniəˌtʃɝɪˈzeɪʃən
min-ee-uh-chur-eye-ZAY-shun
ˌmɪniətʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən
min-ee-uh-chuh-rye-ZAY-shun
Definition
The process of making something much smaller, especially in technology and electronics, while keeping its functions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɪniəˌtʃɝɪˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌmɪniətʃəraɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
min-ee-uh-chur-eye-ZAY-shun
UK
min-ee-uh-chuh-rye-ZAY-shun
Listen in Context
Miniaturization has made computers much smaller.
Thanks to miniaturization, cell phones fit in your pocket.
Miniaturization is important in medical technology.
The trend of miniaturization is changing how we design gadgets.