How to Pronounce "mutilations"
word
ˌmjutəˈɫeɪʃənz
myoo-tuh-LAY-shunz
mjˌuːtɪlˈeɪʃənz
myoo-til-AY-shunz
Definition
Mutilations are acts of severely damaging or removing parts of a person’s or animal’s body, often on purpose and usually causing lasting harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmjutəˈɫeɪʃənz
British English
mjˌuːtɪlˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
myoo-tuh-LAY-shunz
UK
myoo-til-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
The doctor reported several mutilations after the attack.
Some animals suffer mutilations in illegal hunting.
The newspaper described the mutilations found at the crime scene.
Disturbingly, the village had been plagued by mysterious mutilations of livestock.