How to Pronounce "demilitarized"
word
diˈmɪɫətɝˌaɪzd
dee-MIL-uh-tyzd
dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪzd
di-MIL-i-tuh-ryzd
Definition
When an area is described as demilitarized, it means all military forces and equipment have been removed from it, often by agreement between countries. It is no longer used for military purposes.
IPA Transcription
American English
diˈmɪɫətɝˌaɪzd
British English
dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-MIL-uh-tyzd
UK
di-MIL-i-tuh-ryzd
Listen in Context
The city became a demilitarized area after the treaty was signed.
The border is a demilitarized zone where soldiers cannot enter.
The island was declared demilitarized by both countries.
The village lies right next to a demilitarized border, so it's very peaceful.