How to Pronounce "quadruped"
word
ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd
KWOD-ruh-ped
kwˈɒdɹuːpt
kwod-ROO-ped
Definition
An animal that walks on four legs, such as a dog, cat, or horse. The term is used mainly in scientific or technical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd
British English
kwˈɒdɹuːpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWOD-ruh-ped
UK
kwod-ROO-ped
Listen in Context
A horse is a quadruped.
Most dogs are quadrupeds.
A quadruped uses four legs to walk.
Unlike humans, quadrupeds have a very different way of moving.