How to Pronounce "raptors"
word
ˈɹæptɝz
RAP-terz
ɹˈæptəz
RAP-tuhz
Definition
Raptors are birds of prey, such as hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls, that hunt and eat other animals. In paleontology, 'raptor' can also refer to a group of predatory dinosaurs like Velociraptor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæptɝz
British English
ɹˈæptəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAP-terz
UK
RAP-tuhz
Listen in Context
Many raptors have powerful talons for catching prey.
Owls are one kind of raptor.
Some dinosaurs called raptors hunted in packs.
We spotted several raptors soaring above the field yesterday.