How to Pronounce "vertebrate"
word
ˈvɝtəˌbɹeɪt
VUR-tuh-brayt
vˈɜːtɪbɹˌeɪt
VUR-tih-brayt
Definition
An animal that has a backbone or spine, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɝtəˌbɹeɪt
British English
vˈɜːtɪbɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VUR-tuh-brayt
UK
VUR-tih-brayt
Listen in Context
A dolphin is a vertebrate.
Birds are vertebrates.
A vertebrate has a backbone.
Did you know that all mammals are considered vertebrates?