How to Pronounce "decimate"
word
ˈdɛsəˌmeɪt
DES-uh-mayt
dˈɛsɪmˌeɪt
DES-ih-mayt
Definition
To destroy or severely reduce a large part of something, often referring to populations, groups, or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛsəˌmeɪt
British English
dˈɛsɪmˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DES-uh-mayt
UK
DES-ih-mayt
Listen in Context
The hurricane decimated the coastal town.
The disease decimated the local bird population.
War decimated the city's population.
The invasive species quickly decimated native plants in the region.