How to Pronounce "mariposa"
word
ˌmæɹɪˈpoʊsə
mair-ih-POH-suh
ˌmærɪˈpəʊsə
mair-ih-POH-suh
Definition
A mariposa is a flying insect with large, colorful wings, known in English as a butterfly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæɹɪˈpoʊsə
British English
ˌmærɪˈpəʊsə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mair-ih-POH-suh
UK
mair-ih-POH-suh
Listen in Context
The mariposa has beautiful wings.
A mariposa landed on the flower.
Children love to watch the mariposa fly.
When I was little, I used to chase mariposas in the garden.