How to Pronounce "piranha"
word
pɪˈɹænhə
pi-RAN-huh
pəɹˈɑːnɐ
pi-RAH-nuh
Definition
A piranha is a small, sharp-toothed fish found in South American rivers, known for eating meat and sometimes attacking animals or humans.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɪˈɹænhə
British English
pəɹˈɑːnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pi-RAN-huh
UK
pi-RAH-nuh
Listen in Context
A piranha has very sharp teeth.
People are afraid to swim where piranhas live.
The Amazon River is home to many piranhas.
Tourists love taking photos of wild piranhas during river tours.