How to Pronounce "demolitions"
word
ˌdɛməˈɫɪʃən
dem-uh-LISH-uhn
dˌɛməlˈɪʃənz
dem-uh-LISH-uhnz
Definition
Demolitions are the acts or processes of deliberately destroying buildings or other structures, often using explosives or heavy equipment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛməˈɫɪʃən
British English
dˌɛməlˈɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dem-uh-LISH-uhn
UK
dem-uh-LISH-uhnz
Listen in Context
The team is preparing for the demolitions of old buildings.
Explosives are often used in demolitions.
They watched the demolitions from a safe distance.
Jake always wanted to work in demolitions because he loved big explosions.