How to Pronounce "female"
word
/ˈfiˌmeɪɫ/
FEE-mayl
/fˈiːmeɪl/
FEE-mayl
Definition
A female is a person or animal of the sex that can produce babies or eggs. The word can also be an adjective meaning relating to women or girls, though for people, 'woman' or 'girl' is often more natural as a noun.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfiˌmeɪɫ/
British English
/fˈiːmeɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEE-mayl
UK
FEE-mayl
Listen in Context
The female lion stays with the cubs.
We need one female name for the form.
This bird is female, not male.
The report shows that female employees asked for more flexible hours.