How to Pronounce "detonating"
word
ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪŋ
DET-uh-nay-ting
dˈɛtənˌeɪtɪŋ
DET-uhn-ay-ting
Definition
Causing something, usually a bomb or explosive device, to explode or burst suddenly and with force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪŋ
British English
dˈɛtənˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DET-uh-nay-ting
UK
DET-uhn-ay-ting
Listen in Context
The workers are detonating old explosives at the site.
He is detonating the charge with a remote control.
They are detonating fireworks for the celebration.
The engineer double-checked all systems before detonating the device.