How to Pronounce "dehumanization"
word
ˌdiˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən
dee-hyoo-muh-ni-ZAY-shuhn
diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən
dee-hyoo-muh-nai-ZAY-shuhn
Definition
Dehumanization means treating people as if they are less than human, ignoring their feelings, rights, or individuality. It often leads to people being treated badly or unfairly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdiˌhjumənəˈzeɪʃən
British English
diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-hyoo-muh-ni-ZAY-shuhn
UK
dee-hyoo-muh-nai-ZAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The film showed the dehumanization of workers in the factory.
Racism often leads to dehumanization.
Many wars start with the dehumanization of the enemy.
Social media can sometimes contribute to the dehumanization of people we disagree with.