-ization

Word parts

-ize + -ation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ or /-əˈzeɪʃn̩/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /-əˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ or /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

Suffix

Suffix -ization

1. Words ending with -ization reflect the action, process, result or state of a verb.

   rational + -ization → rationalization

   crystal + -ization → crystallization