How to Pronounce "voracious"
word
vɔˈɹeɪʃəs
vaw-RAY-shuhs
vɔːɹˈeɪʃəs
vaw-RAY-shuhs
Definition
Having a very strong desire for food or for something, like knowledge or power; eating or wanting things in large amounts.
IPA Transcription
American English
vɔˈɹeɪʃəs
British English
vɔːɹˈeɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vaw-RAY-shuhs
UK
vaw-RAY-shuhs
Listen in Context
The lion was voracious after not eating for days.
Her voracious curiosity led her to travel the world.
I've never seen anyone as voracious for knowledge as Tom—he's always reading or asking questions.
Kids can have a voracious hunger after playing outside all day.