How to Pronounce "immunization"
word
ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən
im-yuh-nuh-ZAY-shuhn
ˌɪm.juː.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
im-yoo-ny-eye-ZAY-shuhn
Definition
Immunization is the process of making a person or animal protected against a disease, usually by giving a vaccine.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmjunəˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌɪm.juː.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-yuh-nuh-ZAY-shuhn
UK
im-yoo-ny-eye-ZAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Immunization helps prevent serious diseases.
Children receive immunization at a young age.
The nurse explained the immunization schedule.
Many parents worry about side effects from immunization, but most are mild or temporary.