How to Pronounce "livestock"
word
/ˈɫaɪvˌstɑk/
LYV-stahk
/lˈaɪvstɒk/
LYV-stok
Definition
Animals such as cows, sheep, pigs, and goats that are kept on farms for their meat, milk, wool, or other products.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫaɪvˌstɑk/
British English
/lˈaɪvstɒk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYV-stahk
UK
LYV-stok
Listen in Context
The farmer takes care of his livestock every day.
Cows, sheep, and goats are examples of livestock.
Selling livestock can be an important source of income.
They're moving the livestock to higher ground before the flood arrives.