How to Pronounce "liberalization"
word
ˌɫɪˌbɝəɫɪˈzeɪʃən
li-bur-uh-li-ZAY-shun
ˌlɪbəraɪˈzeɪʃən
li-buh-rai-ZAY-shun
Definition
The process of making laws, systems, or conditions less strict, especially to allow more freedom in areas like the economy or society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɫɪˌbɝəɫɪˈzeɪʃən
British English
ˌlɪbəraɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
li-bur-uh-li-ZAY-shun
UK
li-buh-rai-ZAY-shun
Listen in Context
The liberalization of trade can help increase economic growth.
Many countries adopted liberalization after 1990.
Telecom liberalization made phone services cheaper.
Financial liberalization can attract more foreign investment, but it also comes with risks.