How to Pronounce "proboscis"
word
pɹoʊˈbɑsəs
proh-BAH-sis
pɹəbˈɒskɪs
pruh-BOS-kis
Definition
A proboscis is a long, flexible nose or snout, especially seen on animals like elephants or insects that use it to feed.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹoʊˈbɑsəs
British English
pɹəbˈɒskɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
proh-BAH-sis
UK
pruh-BOS-kis
Listen in Context
The elephant uses its proboscis to grab food.
A butterfly drinks nectar through its proboscis.
Some insects have a long proboscis for feeding.
His nose was so big, his friends called it a proboscis as a joke.