How to Pronounce "carrion"
word
ˈkɛɹiən
KAIR-ee-uhn
kˈæɹiən
KARR-ee-uhn
Definition
Dead and decaying flesh of animals, often eaten by scavengers like vultures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɛɹiən
British English
kˈæɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-ee-uhn
UK
KARR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
Vultures eat carrion to survive.
The smell of carrion attracted wild animals.
Hyenas are known for eating carrion.
There's a strong stench of carrion down by the riverbank.