How to Pronounce "gentrification"
word
ˌdʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
jen-tri-fi-KAY-shun
dʒˌɛntɹɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
jen-tri-fi-KAY-shun
Definition
Gentrification is the process in which a poor or less developed neighborhood changes as wealthier people move in, often resulting in higher rents and the displacement of existing residents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
British English
dʒˌɛntɹɪfɪkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jen-tri-fi-KAY-shun
UK
jen-tri-fi-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
Gentrification changes old neighborhoods quickly.
Many people cannot afford to live in areas after gentrification.
Gentrification often leads to higher rent prices.
There's been a lot of talk about gentrification in this city lately.