How to Pronounce "dynamiter"
word
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪtər
DY-nuh-MY-ter
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪtə
DY-nuh-MY-tuh
Definition
A dynamiter is a person who places or uses dynamite, usually for blasting rock in mines, construction, or demolition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪtər
British English
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪtə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DY-nuh-MY-ter
UK
DY-nuh-MY-tuh
Listen in Context
The dynamiter wore special protective gear during the blast.
A dynamiter prepares explosives in the mine.
The old railroad hired a dynamiter to remove large rocks.
When people talk about historic gold mines, the dynamiter is often the unsung hero.