How to Pronounce "bloodsuckers"
word
BLUD-suh-kerz
blud-SUK-uhz
Definition
'Bloodsuckers' are animals or insects that drink the blood of other creatures, like mosquitoes or leeches. The word is also used informally to describe people or organizations seen as greedy or taking advantage of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫədˌsəkɝz
British English
blˈʌdsʌkəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLUD-suh-kerz
UK
blud-SUK-uhz
Listen in Context
Some bloodsuckers are very small, like fleas and ticks.
Mosquitoes are common bloodsuckers found in many places.
Leeches are bloodsuckers that live in water.
Some people call greedy landlords real bloodsuckers.