How to Pronounce "dramatization"
word
ˌdɹæmətəˈzeɪʃən
drah-muh-tuh-ZAY-shun
ˌdræmətaɪˈzeɪʃən
drah-muh-ty-ZAY-shun
Definition
A dramatization is when a story, event, or idea is turned into a play, film, television program, or acted scene. It can also mean showing or describing something in a more emotional or theatrical way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɹæmətəˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌdræmətaɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
drah-muh-tuh-ZAY-shun
UK
drah-muh-ty-ZAY-shun
Listen in Context
The dramatization of the book became a popular TV show.
Our history class did a dramatization of an important event.
The film is a dramatization of true events.
Some news programs use dramatization to make stories more exciting.