How to Pronounce "fraternization"
word
frəˌtɝːnəˈzeɪʃən
fruh-TUR-nuh-ZAY-shuhn
frəˌtɜːnɪˈzeɪʃən
fruh-TURN-ih-ZAY-shuhn
Definition
Friendly or close association between people, especially when such behavior is considered inappropriate or against the rules, like between employees and their supervisors or between soldiers and the enemy.
IPA Transcription
American English
frəˌtɝːnəˈzeɪʃən
British English
frəˌtɜːnɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fruh-TUR-nuh-ZAY-shuhn
UK
fruh-TURN-ih-ZAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Company policy does not allow fraternization between managers and staff.
Fraternization with members of the opposing team is discouraged.
Military rules prohibit fraternization with enemy soldiers.
Rumors about fraternization at work started circulating after the party.