Proper Pronunciation Guide

annihilate

[ə nɑ͜iə le͜it]

Tips:

  • Stress the second syllable [nɑ͜i].
  • Do not pronounce the letter “h” and instead link the second and third syllables with the “y-like” consonant glide
    /j/.

Practice Sentence:

 He thought that it was impossible to annihilate all terrorists.

Definition:

  • (verb) To completely destroy and obliterate.

Notes:

See the word “nihilism,” in which the letter “h” is also silent.

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