How to Pronounce "marsupials"
word
mɑɹˈsupiəɫs
mar-SOO-pee-uhlz
mɑːsˈuːpɪəlz
mah-SOO-pee-uhlz
Definition
Marsupials are a group of mammals that carry and nurse their babies in a pouch on their belly. Examples include kangaroos, koalas, and opossums.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɑɹˈsupiəɫs
British English
mɑːsˈuːpɪəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mar-SOO-pee-uhlz
UK
mah-SOO-pee-uhlz
Listen in Context
Kangaroos are marsupials.
Koalas and opossums are also marsupials.
Most marsupials live in Australia.
Did you know that only female marsupials have pouches?