How to Pronounce "koala"
word
koʊˈɑɫə
koh-AH-luh
kəʊˈɑːlɐ
kuh-OH-luh
Definition
A koala is a small, gray, tree-dwelling animal native to Australia, known for its fluffy ears, large nose, and love of eating eucalyptus leaves.
IPA Transcription
American English
koʊˈɑɫə
British English
kəʊˈɑːlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
koh-AH-luh
UK
kuh-OH-luh
Listen in Context
The koala lives in eucalyptus trees.
A baby koala is called a joey.
Many people think the koala is cute.
I saw a koala sleeping in the park during my trip to Australia.