How to Pronounce "pulverizing"
word
ˈpəɫvɝˌaɪz
PUHL-vur-ize-ing
ˈpʌlvəˌraɪzɪŋ
PUHL-vuh-rye-zing
Definition
To break something into fine powder or tiny pieces, usually by crushing, grinding, or smashing it. Can also mean to defeat or destroy completely in a figurative sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpəɫvɝˌaɪz
British English
ˈpʌlvəˌraɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHL-vur-ize-ing
UK
PUHL-vuh-rye-zing
Listen in Context
The machine is pulverizing the rocks into dust.
She is pulverizing the spices for cooking.
The storm was pulverizing the old house.
They are pulverizing the competition with their new product.