How to Pronounce "pulverized"
word
ˈpəɫvɝˌaɪzd
PUHL-vur-ized
ˈpʌlvəraɪzd
PUL-vuh-rized
Definition
Reduced to tiny particles or powder, usually by crushing, grinding, or smashing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpəɫvɝˌaɪzd
British English
ˈpʌlvəraɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHL-vur-ized
UK
PUL-vuh-rized
Listen in Context
The chalk was pulverized into fine dust.
The cookies were pulverized to make the cake base.
After the explosion, the building was almost pulverized.
By the time I found the bag, the chips were completely pulverized.