How to Pronounce "vandalize"
word
ˈvændəˌɫaɪz
VAN-duh-lyze
ˈvændəlaɪz
VAN-duh-lyze
Definition
To deliberately damage or destroy someone else's property, usually for no good reason and often as an act of disrespect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvændəˌɫaɪz
British English
ˈvændəlaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAN-duh-lyze
UK
VAN-duh-lyze
Listen in Context
Someone vandalized the school last night.
It is illegal to vandalize public property.
The bus stop was vandalized over the weekend.
Why would anyone vandalize such a beautiful mural?