How to Pronounce "hairy"
word
/ˈhɛɹi/
HAIR-ee
/hˈeəɹi/
HAIR-ee
Definition
Covered with a lot of hair or fur. It can also be used informally to describe a situation that is difficult, risky, or a little scary.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛɹi/
British English
/hˈeəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-ee
UK
HAIR-ee
Listen in Context
The dog is very hairy.
He has hairy arms.
I don't like that hairy spider.
Things got pretty hairy when the car started sliding on the ice.