How to Pronounce "larvae"
word
ˈɫɑɹvi
LAR-vee
lˈɑːviː
LAA-vee
Definition
Larvae are the young form of some animals, like insects, that look very different from the adult. They usually feed and grow before changing into adults through metamorphosis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑɹvi
British English
lˈɑːviː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAR-vee
UK
LAA-vee
Listen in Context
Butterfly larvae eat leaves before turning into adults.
Fish larvae are very small and swim near the surface.
Some larvae live in the soil and eat plant roots.
The mosquito larvae wriggle quickly in standing water.