How to Pronounce “demolition

word

/ˌdɛməˈɫɪʃən/
de-muh-LI-shuhn
/dˌɛməlˈɪʃən/
de-muh-LI-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌdɛməˈɫɪʃən/

British English

/dˌɛməlˈɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

de-muh-LI-shuhn

UK

de-muh-LI-shuhn

Listen in Context

The demolition crew arrived early to set up the safety barriers.

Many people gathered to watch the dramatic demolition of the historic theater.

The demolition of the old school started yesterday.

We watched the demolition of the bridge on TV.