How to Pronounce "vandalism"

word

/ˈvændəɫɪzəm/

VAN-duh-liz-um

/vˈændəlˌɪzəm/

VAN-duh-liz-um

Definition

Vandalism is the act of intentionally damaging or destroying property, especially things that belong to others, such as public buildings or art.

American English

/ˈvændəɫɪzəm/

British English

/vˈændəlˌɪzəm/

VAN-duh-liz-um

Graffiti is a form of vandalism.

The school suffered vandalism over the weekend.

The city is trying to stop vandalism in parks.

There was a lot of vandalism after the football game last night.