How to Pronounce "arachnid"
word
əˈɹæknəd/, /ɝˈæknɪd
uh-RAK-nid
ɐɹˈæknɪd
uh-RAK-nid
Definition
An arachnid is a type of small creature with eight legs, such as spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. They are not insects and usually have two main body parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɹæknəd/, /ɝˈæknɪd
British English
ɐɹˈæknɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-RAK-nid
UK
uh-RAK-nid
Listen in Context
A spider is a type of arachnid.
Scorpions also belong to the arachnid group.
Ticks and mites are small arachnids.
Many people confuse insects with arachnids, but they are quite different.