How to Pronounce "hospitalization"
word
ˌhɑspɪtəɫəˈzeɪʃən
hah-spi-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun
ˌhɒspɪtələˈzeɪʃən
hos-pi-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun
Definition
The act or process of admitting someone to stay in a hospital for medical care and treatment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhɑspɪtəɫəˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌhɒspɪtələˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hah-spi-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun
UK
hos-pi-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun
Listen in Context
Her surgery required hospitalization for five days.
The doctor said hospitalization was necessary.
His hospitalization lasted two weeks.
After her hospitalization, she needed extra rest at home.