How to Pronounce "saboteurs"
word
ˌsæbəˈtɝz/, /ˌsæbɪˈtɔɹz
sab-uh-TURZ
sˌæbətˈɜːz
sab-uh-TURZ
Definition
Saboteurs are people who deliberately destroy or damage something, often to stop it from working or to harm a group, organization, or country.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsæbəˈtɝz/, /ˌsæbɪˈtɔɹz
British English
sˌæbətˈɜːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sab-uh-TURZ
UK
sab-uh-TURZ
Listen in Context
The police arrested two saboteurs near the factory.
The army is looking for saboteurs in the area.
The company suffered losses because of saboteurs.
Security is tight because they fear saboteurs might try to stop the event.