How to Pronounce "tenderize"
word
ˈtɛndəˌraɪz
TEN-der-ize
ˈtɛndəraɪz
TEN-de-rize
Definition
To make meat softer and easier to chew, usually by beating it, marinating it, or adding special ingredients.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛndəˌraɪz
British English
ˈtɛndəraɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEN-der-ize
UK
TEN-de-rize
Listen in Context
Please tenderize the beef before cooking it.
You can tenderize chicken with a marinade.
Use a mallet to tenderize the meat.
I forgot to tenderize the steak, and now it's too tough to eat.