How to Pronounce "lay waste to"
expression
LAY WAYST too, tuh, ti
lay WAYST too
Definition
To completely destroy or severely damage a place, area, or thing, especially leaving it empty or ruined.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈweɪst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
lˈeɪ/ /wˈeɪst/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY WAYST too, tuh, ti
UK
lay WAYST too
Listen in Context
The fire laid waste to the entire forest.
War laid waste to many villages in the region.
The hurricane laid waste to the coastline.
Centuries ago, invaders laid waste to the ancient capital.