How to pronounce "criminalise" in English
cri·mi·na·lise
Hear native speakers say criminalise in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “criminalise”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
cri
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
mi
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
na
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
lise
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "criminalise" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“It happens no less seriously with the laws of the state, which criminalise dissent”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“or that 64 countries still criminalise homosexuality, or that there are 14 countries that don’t allow any public displays of transgender identity.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “criminalise”
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It happens no less seriously with the laws of the state, which criminalise dissent
Hear it in context: “criminalise”
2 clipsThe English word “criminalise”. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (cri · mi · na · lise). Grammatically, “criminalise” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “criminalise” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:50
“all the hype about traditional villages. It happens no less seriously with the laws of the state, which criminalise dissent with the laws of the state,”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @0:52
“like that there are still 176 countries where we can’t marry the person we love or that 64 countries still criminalise homosexuality, or that there are 14 countries that don’t allow any public displays of transgender identity. or that there are 14 countries”
Definition & Meaning: “criminalise”
- Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criminalize.
Example Sentences (3)
- “As soon as it was suggested that it was considering the Swedish model – in which men are criminalised for buying sex, but the women working in prostitution are decriminalised – a slew of prominent male columnists started arguing against this infringement on a man's right to purchase a woman's body.”
- “It happens no less seriously with the laws of the state, which criminalise dissent”
- “or that 64 countries still criminalise homosexuality, or that there are 14 countries that don’t allow any public displays of transgender identity.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “criminalise”
- Syllables:
- cri · mi · na · lise
- Hear it in context
- criminalise
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"criminalise" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "criminalise" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about criminalise
How many syllables are in “criminalise”?
“criminalise” has 4 syllables: cri · mi · na · lise.
What does “criminalise” mean?
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criminalize.
How can I hear “criminalise” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “criminalise” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “criminalise”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).