How to Pronounce "caterpillars"
word
ˈkætəˌpɪɫɝz
KAT-uh-PIL-erz
kˈætəpˌɪləz
KAT-uh-PIL-uhz
Definition
Caterpillars are the worm-like young form of butterflies and moths, known for eating leaves and eventually turning into adults through metamorphosis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkætəˌpɪɫɝz
British English
kˈætəpˌɪləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAT-uh-PIL-erz
UK
KAT-uh-PIL-uhz
Listen in Context
Caterpillars eat many leaves to grow bigger.
Some caterpillars are green, but others have bright colors.
We found four caterpillars in the garden.
After a few weeks, the caterpillars turned into beautiful butterflies.