How to Pronounce "naturalization"
word
ˈnætʃɝəɫəˈzeɪʃən/, /ˈnætʃɹəɫəˈzeɪʃən
natch-er-uh-ZAY-shuhn
ˌnat͡ʃərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
natch-uh-ruh-LY-zay-shuhn
Definition
Naturalization is the process by which a person becomes a citizen of a country that they were not born in. It usually involves legal steps and meeting certain requirements set by the country.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnætʃɝəɫəˈzeɪʃən/, /ˈnætʃɹəɫəˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌnat͡ʃərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
natch-er-uh-ZAY-shuhn
UK
natch-uh-ruh-LY-zay-shuhn
Listen in Context
The naturalization process can take several years.
He received his naturalization certificate last week.
Applicants must pass a test for naturalization.
After years of paperwork, her naturalization finally came through.