How to Pronounce "vultures"
word
/ˈvəɫtʃɝz/
VUHL-churz
/vˈʌltʃəz/
VUHL-chuhz
Definition
Large birds that feed mostly on dead animals. Can also be used figuratively to describe people who take advantage of others, especially when they are weak or in trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvəɫtʃɝz/
British English
/vˈʌltʃəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VUHL-churz
UK
VUHL-chuhz
Listen in Context
Several vultures were flying above the dead animal.
Vultures eat dead animals, not live ones.
We saw vultures at the zoo yesterday.
After the accident, the reporters swarmed in like vultures.