How to Pronounce "aboriginal"
word
ˌæbɝˈɪdʒənəɫ
ab-er-IJ-uh-nuhl
ˌæbəɹˈɪdʒɪnəl
ab-uh-RIJ-ih-nuhl
Definition
Describes the original people living in a place before others arrived, especially in Australia. It can also mean something that has existed there from the very beginning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæbɝˈɪdʒənəɫ
British English
ˌæbəɹˈɪdʒɪnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ab-er-IJ-uh-nuhl
UK
ab-uh-RIJ-ih-nuhl
Listen in Context
The aboriginal people of Australia have lived there for thousands of years.
Many aboriginal cultures have unique traditions.
Kangaroos are aboriginal to Australia.
The museum has a special exhibit on Aboriginal art.