How to Pronounce "gelignite"
word
dʒɛlɪɡ.naɪt
JEL-ig-nyt
dʒˈɛlɪɡnˌaɪt
JEL-ig-nyt
Definition
A powerful explosive made from nitroglycerin and other substances, commonly used in mining or demolition.
IPA Transcription
American English
dʒɛlɪɡ.naɪt
British English
dʒˈɛlɪɡnˌaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEL-ig-nyt
UK
JEL-ig-nyt
Listen in Context
The miners used gelignite to break apart rocks.
Gelignite is dangerous if not handled correctly.
The police found gelignite at the crime scene.
Carrying gelignite without a permit is illegal in many countries.