How to Pronounce "marabunta"
word
ˌmɛrəˈbʌntə
meh-ruh-BUN-tuh
ˌmærəˈbʌntə
ma-ruh-BUN-tuh
Definition
Marabunta refers to a massive swarm of army ants that moves as a group and can destroy anything in its path. The word is also used figuratively to describe an overwhelming crowd or force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛrəˈbʌntə
British English
ˌmærəˈbʌntə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
meh-ruh-BUN-tuh
UK
ma-ruh-BUN-tuh
Listen in Context
A marabunta of army ants crossed the forest floor.
The villagers fear the arrival of the marabunta.
The crops were destroyed by the marabunta.
As soon as the doors opened, a marabunta of shoppers rushed inside.