How to Pronounce "penetrator"
word
ˈpɛnəˌtɹeɪtɝ
PEN-uh-TRAY-ter
ˈpɛn.ɪˌtɹeɪ.tə
PEN-i-TRAY-tuh
Definition
A 'penetrator' is something (often a tool, device, or projectile) designed to break through or go into another material or object, especially in military or technical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnəˌtɹeɪtɝ
British English
ˈpɛn.ɪˌtɹeɪ.tə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-uh-TRAY-ter
UK
PEN-i-TRAY-tuh
Listen in Context
The missile is equipped with a penetrator to break through armor.
This type of penetrator drill is used to cut through hard rock.
The new tank shell uses a special penetrator to defeat enemy defenses.
That bomb’s penetrator can go through several layers of concrete before exploding.