How to Pronounce "constrictors"
word
kənˈstɹɪktɝz
kuhn-STRIK-terz
kənstɹˈɪktəz
kuhn-STRIK-tuhz
Definition
Constrictors are snakes that kill their prey by wrapping around it and squeezing until it can't breathe. The term can also refer to muscles or devices that squeeze or tighten things.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈstɹɪktɝz
British English
kənstɹˈɪktəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-STRIK-terz
UK
kuhn-STRIK-tuhz
Listen in Context
Constrictors are large snakes that squeeze their prey.
Boas and pythons are examples of constrictors.
Some constrictors can grow longer than six meters.
Unlike venomous snakes, constrictors kill by wrapping around their prey.