How to Pronounce "sabotage"
word
/ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/
SA-buh-tahzh
/sˈæbətˌɑːʒ/
SA-buh-tahzh
Definition
To deliberately damage, destroy, or prevent something from working properly, often to gain an advantage or protest against something. It can also refer to the act of doing this.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsæbəˌtɑʒ/
British English
/sˈæbətˌɑːʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SA-buh-tahzh
UK
SA-buh-tahzh
Listen in Context
Someone tried to sabotage the machine before the test.
He lost his job because of sabotage at the factory.
The team accused her of trying to sabotage their chances of winning.
There were rumors that someone wanted to sabotage the negotiations.