How to Pronounce "migratory"
word
ˈmaɪɡɹəˌtɔɹi
MY-gruh-TOR-ee
maɪɡɹˈætəɹˌi
my-GRAT-uh-ree
Definition
Describes animals or people that move from one place to another regularly, often because of seasons or environmental conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaɪɡɹəˌtɔɹi
British English
maɪɡɹˈætəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MY-gruh-TOR-ee
UK
my-GRAT-uh-ree
Listen in Context
Many birds are migratory and travel long distances every year.
Deer in some areas have migratory patterns during winter.
The scientist studied the migratory behavior of whales.
Canada geese are famous for their migratory flights in a V-formation.