How to Pronounce "tentacle"
word
ˈtɛntəkəɫ
TEN-tuh-kuhl
tˈɛntəkəl
TEN-tuh-kuhl
Definition
A long, flexible limb that some animals, especially sea creatures like octopuses and squids, use to touch, grab, or move things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛntəkəɫ
British English
tˈɛntəkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEN-tuh-kuhl
UK
TEN-tuh-kuhl
Listen in Context
An octopus has eight tentacles.
The squid uses its tentacles to catch food.
Jellyfish have long, thin tentacles.
One of the tentacles wrapped around my arm at the aquarium.