How to Pronounce "vegetarian"
word
/ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛˌɹiən/
vej-uh-TAIR-ee-uhn
/vˌɛdʒɪtˈeəɹiən/
vej-i-TAIR-ee-uhn
Definition
A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat, often for health, ethical, or environmental reasons. Their diet typically includes vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, and eggs.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌvɛdʒəˈtɛˌɹiən/
British English
/vˌɛdʒɪtˈeəɹiən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vej-uh-TAIR-ee-uhn
UK
vej-i-TAIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
She is a vegetarian.
Do you serve vegetarian dishes?
My brother became a vegetarian last year.
It's sometimes hard for a vegetarian to eat out at barbecue restaurants.