How to Pronounce "antipersonnel"
word
an-tee-per-suh-NEL
an-tee-puh-suh-NEL
Definition
Describes a weapon or device designed to injure or kill people, rather than vehicles, animals, or buildings. Most often used for mines, bombs, or explosives that target humans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæntipɝsəˈnɛɫ
British English
ˌæn.tiˌpɜː.səˈnel
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tee-per-suh-NEL
UK
an-tee-puh-suh-NEL
Listen in Context
The army found several antipersonnel mines in the field.
An antipersonnel bomb is dangerous for anyone nearby.
The use of antipersonnel weapons is banned in many countries.
Most antipersonnel mines are hidden and hard to spot until it's too late.