How to Pronounce "crocodiles"
word
ˈkɹɑkəˌdaɪɫz
KRAH-kuh-dylez
kɹˈɒkədˌaɪlz
kROK-uh-dylez
Definition
Large, meat-eating reptiles with long bodies, powerful jaws, and tough skin, usually living in rivers or lakes in warm areas. The plural form of 'crocodile.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɑkəˌdaɪɫz
British English
kɹˈɒkədˌaɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAH-kuh-dylez
UK
kROK-uh-dylez
Listen in Context
Crocodiles live in rivers and lakes.
The zoo has three crocodiles.
Many ancient stories talk about crocodiles.
Did you know crocodiles can survive months without food?