How to Pronounce "wildebeests"
word
ˈwɪldəˌbists
WIL-duh-beests
wˈaɪldɪbˌiːsts
WYLD-ih-bee-sts
Definition
Wildebeests are large, antelope-like animals with curved horns that live in Africa, known for migrating in huge groups.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪldəˌbists
British English
wˈaɪldɪbˌiːsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIL-duh-beests
UK
WYLD-ih-bee-sts
Listen in Context
The wildebeests run across the savanna.
Thousands of wildebeests take part in the migration each year.
Lions often hunt wildebeests for food.
If you visit Tanzania, you might see thousands of wildebeests crossing the river.