How to Pronounce "dynamite"
word
/ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/
DY-nuh-myt
/dˈaɪnɐmˌaɪt/
DY-nuh-myt
Definition
Dynamite is a powerful explosive used for blasting rock, demolishing buildings, or other controlled explosions. Informally, it can also describe someone or something that is extremely impressive, exciting, or effective.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/
British English
/dˈaɪnɐmˌaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DY-nuh-myt
UK
DY-nuh-myt
Listen in Context
The workers used dynamite to break the rock.
Police found dynamite in the old shed.
That singer gave a dynamite show.
Be careful with that box — it looks like it's full of dynamite.