How to Pronounce "cobra"
word
/ˈkoʊbɹə/
KOH-bruh
/kˈəʊbɹɐ/
KOH-bruh
Definition
A large, venomous snake famous for its hood and threatening posture when it feels danger. Cobras live mainly in Asia and Africa.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkoʊbɹə/
British English
/kˈəʊbɹɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOH-bruh
UK
KOH-bruh
Listen in Context
The cobra can spread its hood when it feels threatened.
A cobra is a type of poisonous snake.
The cobra lives in warm places like India and Africa.
Have you ever seen a cobra in real life?