How to Pronounce "traumatizing"
word
ˈtɹɔməˌtaɪz
TRAW-muh-ty-zing
ˈtrɔːmətaɪzɪŋ
TRAW-muh-ty-zing
Definition
Causing deep emotional pain, shock, or psychological harm, usually as a result of a distressing or disturbing event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹɔməˌtaɪz
British English
ˈtrɔːmətaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAW-muh-ty-zing
UK
TRAW-muh-ty-zing
Listen in Context
The movie was so scary, it was traumatizing for some viewers.
Losing her pet was a traumatizing experience for her.
The car accident was extremely traumatizing for the passengers.
Moving to a new country at a young age was pretty traumatizing for him.