How to Pronounce Annihilated

To pronounce "annihilated", say ANN-ih-il-at-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

ANN-ih-il-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “annihilated”

"annihilated" has 5 syllables: ann-ih-il-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does annihilated mean?

verb

To reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.
“An atom bomb can annihilate a whole city.”
To react with antimatter, producing gamma radiation.

adjective

Having been utterly destroyed.

Synonyms

benothing destroy eradicate extinguish

Antonyms

create generate

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Words that rhyme with annihilated

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elated exasperated agitated infatuated aggravated inundated irritated sophisticated antiquated reiterated incapacitated captivated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "annihilated"?▾

"Annihilated" has 5 syllables: ann · ih · il · at · ed.

What does "annihilated" mean?▾

Annihilated: To reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.

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