How to Pronounce "raze"
word
ˈɹeɪz
RAYZ
ɹˈeɪz
RAYZ
Definition
To completely destroy a building, city, or structure, making it level with the ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz
British English
ɹˈeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ
UK
RAYZ
Listen in Context
The builders will raze the old factory next week.
Firefighters stopped the flames from razing the village.
They planned to raze the entire block to build a new park.
The ancient city was razed during the war, leaving nothing behind.