How to Pronounce "fertilizing"
word
ˈfɝtəˌɫaɪzɪŋ
FUR-tuh-ly-zing
ˈfɜːtəlaɪzɪŋ
FUR-tuh-ly-zing
Definition
Adding substances to soil or plants to make them grow better, usually by providing important nutrients. Can also mean making an egg able to develop into a new plant or animal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɝtəˌɫaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈfɜːtəlaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FUR-tuh-ly-zing
UK
FUR-tuh-ly-zing
Listen in Context
She is fertilizing the garden to help the flowers grow.
Fertilizing the soil provides nutrients to crops.
Farmers spend a lot of time fertilizing their fields.
Are you fertilizing the lawn this weekend or waiting until next month?