How to Pronounce "traumatize"
word
ˈtɹɔməˌtaɪz
TRAW-muh-tize
ˈtrɔːmətaɪz
TRAW-muh-tize
Definition
To cause someone to experience severe emotional or psychological shock, often from a disturbing or harmful event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɔməˌtaɪz
British English
ˈtrɔːmətaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAW-muh-tize
UK
TRAW-muh-tize
Listen in Context
Loud noises can traumatize small children.
The accident traumatized her for years.
The war traumatized many people in the country.
Losing his home in the flood really traumatized him.