How to Pronounce "annihilating"
word
əˈnaɪəˌɫeɪtɪŋ
uh-NY-uh-lay-ting
ɐnˈaɪəlˌeɪtɪŋ
un-EYE-uhl-ay-ting
Definition
Completely destroying or wiping out something so that nothing remains.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈnaɪəˌɫeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɐnˈaɪəlˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-NY-uh-lay-ting
UK
un-EYE-uhl-ay-ting
Listen in Context
The explosion was annihilating everything in its path.
The annihilating fire left nothing behind.
Scientists are studying the annihilating effects of the laser.
Their team delivered an annihilating defeat to the favorites in the finals.