How to Pronounce "koalas"
word
koʊˈɑɫəz
koh-AH-luhz
kəʊˈɑːləz
koh-AH-luhz
Definition
Koalas are small, gray animals native to Australia with large ears, a round nose, and a love for eucalyptus leaves. They live in trees and sleep up to 20 hours a day.
IPA Transcription
American English
koʊˈɑɫəz
British English
kəʊˈɑːləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
koh-AH-luhz
UK
koh-AH-luhz
Listen in Context
Koalas eat mostly eucalyptus leaves.
We saw two koalas sleeping in the tree.
Many children love koalas because they are cute.
Did you know wild koalas rarely drink water?