How to Pronounce "mammalian"
word
məˈmeɪɫiən/, /məˈmeɪɫjən
muh-MAY-lee-uhn
mæmˈeɪliən
ma-MAY-lee-uhn
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of mammals, which are animals that have hair and feed their young with milk.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˈmeɪɫiən/, /məˈmeɪɫjən
British English
mæmˈeɪliən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-MAY-lee-uhn
UK
ma-MAY-lee-uhn
Listen in Context
A whale is a mammalian animal.
Milk is a key part of mammalian nutrition for babies.
Humans belong to the mammalian class.
Scientists study mammalian brains to learn about memory.