How to Pronounce "obliterates"
word
əˈbɫɪtɝˌeɪts
uh-BLIT-ur-ayts
əblˈɪtəɹˌeɪts
uh-BLIT-uh-rayts
Definition
To destroy something so completely that nothing remains; can refer to physically removing something, or erasing it so it is gone from sight or memory.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbɫɪtɝˌeɪts
British English
əblˈɪtəɹˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BLIT-ur-ayts
UK
uh-BLIT-uh-rayts
Listen in Context
The fire obliterates the small house in minutes.
The medicine obliterates the virus quickly.
A strong wind obliterates the footprints in the sand.
Time often obliterates old wounds and painful memories.