How to Pronounce "tusk"
word
ˈtəsk
TUHsk
tˈʌsk
TUSK
Definition
A tusk is a long, large, pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of some animals, like elephants and walruses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəsk
British English
tˈʌsk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHsk
UK
TUSK
Listen in Context
The elephant has long tusks.
A walrus uses its tusks to pull itself onto the ice.
Ivory comes from elephant tusks.
Hunters often search for animals with large tusks.