How to Pronounce "pulverise"
word
ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz
PUHL-vuh-rahyz
pˈʌlvəɹˌaɪz
PUHL-vuh-ryze
Definition
To crush or grind something into a fine powder or dust, or to completely destroy it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz
British English
pˈʌlvəɹˌaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHL-vuh-rahyz
UK
PUHL-vuh-ryze
Listen in Context
The workers pulverised the rocks to make cement.
She used a blender to pulverise the vegetables.
If you step on it, you will pulverise the cookie.
The storm was so strong it nearly pulverised the old barn.