How to pronounce pulverise
Say it like PUHL-vuh-ryze. Pulverise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL).
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- PUHL
- vuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulverise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pulverise
American and British speakers say pulverise in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/ in the US and /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHL-vuh-ryze.
What does pulverise mean?
- To render into dust or powder.
- To completely destroy, especially by crushing to fragments or a powder.
- To defeat soundly, thrash.
Where does pulverise come from?
From Middle English pulverizen, from Latin pulverizō, pulverizāre, from pulvis (“powder”).
Words that rhyme with pulverise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pulverise.
Questions about saying pulverise
How do you pronounce pulverise?
Say PUHL-vuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulverise?
Pulverise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL). Broken into parts: PUHL · vuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say pulverise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.