How to Pronounce "invertebrates"
word
ˌɪnˈvɝtəˌbɹeɪts/, /ˌɪnˈvɝtəbɹəts
in-VUR-tuh-brayts
ɪnvˈɜːtɪbɹˌeɪts
in-VUR-ti-brayts
Definition
Animals that do not have a backbone or spine. Invertebrates include insects, worms, jellyfish, and many other creatures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈvɝtəˌbɹeɪts/, /ˌɪnˈvɝtəbɹəts
British English
ɪnvˈɜːtɪbɹˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-VUR-tuh-brayts
UK
in-VUR-ti-brayts
Listen in Context
Bees and butterflies are invertebrates.
Most ocean animals are invertebrates.
Worms are examples of invertebrates.
Many invertebrates have shells to protect their bodies.