How to Pronounce "mutilating"
word
ˈmjutəˌɫeɪtɪŋ
MYOO-tuh-LAY-ting
mjˈuːtɪlˌeɪtɪŋ
myOO-TIL-AY-ting
Definition
Causing severe damage to someone or something, often by cutting or removing important parts of the body or form.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmjutəˌɫeɪtɪŋ
British English
mjˈuːtɪlˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MYOO-tuh-LAY-ting
UK
myOO-TIL-AY-ting
Listen in Context
The animal was badly mutilating its own tail.
The accident ended up mutilating his hand.
Someone was mutilating the library books.
They were accused of mutilating official documents to hide the truth.