How to Pronounce "criminalistics"
word
ˌkɹɪmənəˈɫɪstɪks
krim-uh-nuh-LIS-tiks
ˌkrɪmɪnəˈlɪstɪks
krim-in-uh-LIS-tiks
Definition
Criminalistics is the scientific study of evidence to help solve crimes, usually including forensic techniques like fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and DNA testing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɹɪmənəˈɫɪstɪks
British English
ˌkrɪmɪnəˈlɪstɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
krim-uh-nuh-LIS-tiks
UK
krim-in-uh-LIS-tiks
Listen in Context
Criminalistics helps police find and understand evidence.
He studied criminalistics at university.
Modern criminalistics uses DNA to solve crimes.
Thanks to advances in criminalistics, many old cases are finally being solved.