How to Pronounce "blow to pieces"
expression
BLOH tuh PEE-siz
bl-OH tuh PEE-siz
Definition
To destroy something completely, causing it to break into many small parts, usually with an explosion or great force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpisəz/, /ˈpisɪz
British English
blˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /pˈiːsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH tuh PEE-siz
UK
bl-OH tuh PEE-siz
Listen in Context
The old building was blown to pieces by the explosion.
The car hit the bomb and was blown to pieces.
If you throw a firecracker into the box, it will blow to pieces.
Her theory was completely blown to pieces during the debate.