How to Pronounce "exterminated"
word
ɪkˈstɝməˌneɪtɪd
ik-STUR-muh-nay-tid
ɛkstˈɜːmɪnˌeɪtɪd
ek-STUR-mih-nay-tid
Definition
Completely destroyed or killed, especially referring to getting rid of a group of living things, often pests or enemies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈstɝməˌneɪtɪd
British English
ɛkstˈɜːmɪnˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-STUR-muh-nay-tid
UK
ek-STUR-mih-nay-tid
Listen in Context
The insects were exterminated from the house.
The virus nearly exterminated the entire population of frogs.
The pests were exterminated using chemicals.
Entire species have been exterminated by human activity.