victimize

/ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

Syllables vic·ti·mize

Stress VIC-ti-mize

Phonics Breakdown

vic

/vɪk/

short i

ti

/tɪ/

short i

mize

/maɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to treat someone unfairly or make them suffer as a victim

Sound Reference

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vic=/vɪk/ (victory) + ti=/tɪ/ (ticket) + mize=/maɪz/ (size)

Example

No one should victimize others because of their background.