How to Pronounce "hippopotamus"
word
hip-uh-PAH-tuh-muhs
hip-uh-POT-uh-muhs
Definition
A hippopotamus is a large, mostly plant-eating animal that lives in or near rivers and lakes in Africa. It has a big, round body, short legs, and spends much of its time in the water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhɪpəˈpɑtəməs
British English
hˈɪpəpˌɒtæməs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hip-uh-PAH-tuh-muhs
UK
hip-uh-POT-uh-muhs
Listen in Context
A hippopotamus lives in the river.
The hippopotamus is very big and heavy.
Children saw a hippopotamus at the zoo.
The hippopotamus spends most of its day underwater to stay cool.