How to Pronounce "hirsute"
word
hɝˈsut
hur-SOOT
hɜːsˈuːt
hur-SOOT
Definition
Describes someone or something that has a lot of hair, especially body or facial hair. Often used in a formal or scientific context.
IPA Transcription
American English
hɝˈsut
British English
hɜːsˈuːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hur-SOOT
UK
hur-SOOT
Listen in Context
The hirsute dog left hair all over the couch.
He is known for his hirsute face.
The scientist studied the hirsute spider species.
Everyone joked about Mark’s hirsute arms at the beach.