How to Pronounce "wildebeest"
word
ˈwɪldəbist
WIL-duh-beest
wˈaɪldɪbˌiːst
WILD-ih-BEEST
Definition
A wildebeest is a large African animal similar to an antelope, known for its long face, curved horns, and for traveling in big groups across the grasslands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪldəbist
British English
wˈaɪldɪbˌiːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIL-duh-beest
UK
WILD-ih-BEEST
Listen in Context
A wildebeest lives on the African savanna.
The wildebeest has curved horns.
Millions of wildebeest migrate each year.
Watching the wildebeest migration is an amazing experience.