How to Pronounce "pythons"
word
ˈpaɪθɑn
PY-thahnz
pˈaɪθənz
PY-thuhnz
Definition
Large, non-venomous snakes found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for killing prey by wrapping around and squeezing it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaɪθɑn
British English
pˈaɪθənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PY-thahnz
UK
PY-thuhnz
Listen in Context
Pythons can grow to more than five meters long.
Zoo visitors watched the pythons sleeping in their enclosure.
Some pythons live in the rainforest, while others inhabit dry areas.
In some parts of the world, pythons are kept as exotic pets.