How to Pronounce "ambidextrous"
word
ˌæmbəˈdɛkstɹəs/, /ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstɹəs
am-buh-DEK-struhs
ˌæmbɪdˈɛkstɹəs
am-bi-DEK-struhs
Definition
Able to use both your right and left hand equally well, especially for writing or doing tasks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæmbəˈdɛkstɹəs/, /ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstɹəs
British English
ˌæmbɪdˈɛkstɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
am-buh-DEK-struhs
UK
am-bi-DEK-struhs
Listen in Context
He is ambidextrous and can write with both hands.
Some people are born ambidextrous.
He uses special ambidextrous scissors.
My friend’s so ambidextrous—she can play tennis with either hand.