How to Pronounce "butchering"
word
ˈbʊtʃɝɪŋ
BOO-chur-ing
bˈʊtʃəɹɪŋ
BOO-chuh-ring
Definition
The act of killing and cutting up animals for meat. It can also mean doing something very badly or ruining something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʊtʃɝɪŋ
British English
bˈʊtʃəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOO-chur-ing
UK
BOO-chuh-ring
Listen in Context
The butchering of cows is done in a special facility.
He is learning the skill of butchering at the market.
Butchering animals requires proper tools and training.
He completely messed up the recipe—he was butchering it!