How to Pronounce "blowhole"
word
ˈbɫoʊˌhoʊɫ
BLOH-hohl
blˈəʊhəʊl
bl-OH-hohl
Definition
A blowhole is an opening on the top of the head of some sea mammals, such as whales and dolphins, used for breathing. It can also refer to a hole in rocks or the ground where air or water is forced out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊˌhoʊɫ
British English
blˈəʊhəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH-hohl
UK
bl-OH-hohl
Listen in Context
A whale comes up to breathe through its blowhole.
Dolphins have a blowhole on top of their heads.
The water shot high out of the rock blowhole on the coast.
Did you see the mist coming out of the whale’s blowhole when it surfaced?