How to Pronounce "pulverize"
word
ˈpəɫvɝˌaɪz
PUHL-vur-ize
ˈpʌlvəraɪz
PUL-vuh-rize
Definition
To crush something into a fine powder or dust; can also mean to completely destroy or defeat something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpəɫvɝˌaɪz
British English
ˈpʌlvəraɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHL-vur-ize
UK
PUL-vuh-rize
Listen in Context
Use this machine to pulverize the dried herbs.
The crusher can pulverize large stones into dust.
I need to pulverize these spices for the recipe.
Our team was pulverized in the championship match.