How to Pronounce "lacerating"
word
ˈɫæsɝˌeɪt
LASS-er-ay-ting
lˈæsəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
LASS-uh-ray-ting
Definition
Causing deep physical cuts or wounds, or causing intense emotional pain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæsɝˌeɪt
British English
lˈæsəɹˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LASS-er-ay-ting
UK
LASS-uh-ray-ting
Listen in Context
The patient suffered a lacerating wound on his arm.
She made a lacerating comment about his performance.
The lacerating pain kept him awake all night.
His words were so lacerating that I couldn't stop thinking about them.