How to Pronounce "himalayas"
word
ˌhɪməˈɫaɪəs/, /ˌhɪməˈɫeɪəs
hi-muh-LAY-uhs or hi-muh-LY-uhs
ˌhɪməˈleɪ.əz
hi-muh-LAY-uhz
Definition
The Himalayas are a major mountain range in Asia, home to the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest, and stretching across several countries like Nepal, India, China, and Bhutan.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhɪməˈɫaɪəs/, /ˌhɪməˈɫeɪəs
British English
ˌhɪməˈleɪ.əz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hi-muh-LAY-uhs or hi-muh-LY-uhs
UK
hi-muh-LAY-uhz
Listen in Context
The Himalayas are the highest mountains in the world.
Mount Everest is part of the Himalayas.
Many people travel to the Himalayas for adventure.
Some of the world’s rarest animals live in the Himalayas.