How to Pronounce "cottontail"
word
ˈkɒt.n̩teɪl
KOT-n-tail
kˈɒtəntˌeɪl
kuh-TON-tayl
Definition
A cottontail is a type of wild rabbit found in North and Central America, known for its short, fluffy white tail that looks like a ball of cotton.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɒt.n̩teɪl
British English
kˈɒtəntˌeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOT-n-tail
UK
kuh-TON-tayl
Listen in Context
The cottontail ran across the field.
A cottontail has a short, white tail.
We saw a cottontail in the garden yesterday.
That little cottontail darted away as soon as it heard us coming.