How to Pronounce “alligator

word

/ˈæɫəˌɡeɪtɝ/
A-li-gay-dur
/ˈælɪɡˌeɪtɐ/
A-li-gay-tuh

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈæɫəˌɡeɪtɝ/

British English

/ˈælɪɡˌeɪtɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

A-li-gay-dur

UK

A-li-gay-tuh

Listen in Context

A baby alligator is called a hatchling.

People can see alligators at the zoo.

Don't get too close—that alligator looks hungry!

As kids, we used to pretend sticks were alligators when playing outside.