How to Pronounce "exterminates"
word
ɪkˈstɝməˌneɪts
ik-STUR-muh-nayts
ɛkstˈɜːmɪnˌeɪt
ek-STUR-mih-nayts
Definition
To completely destroy or eliminate something or a group of living things, especially pests, insects, or harmful animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈstɝməˌneɪts
British English
ɛkstˈɜːmɪnˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-STUR-muh-nayts
UK
ek-STUR-mih-nayts
Listen in Context
The company exterminates insects in homes.
He exterminates rats in the warehouse.
The government exterminates harmful pests to protect crops.
This spray exterminates bed bugs quickly and effectively.