How to Pronounce "porpoises"
word
POR-puh-siz
PAW-puh-siz
Definition
Porpoises are small, toothed marine mammals related to dolphins, found in seas and oceans. They have a rounded nose and a more compact body compared to dolphins.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹpəsəz
British English
pˈɔːpəsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POR-puh-siz
UK
PAW-puh-siz
Listen in Context
Porpoises live in the ocean and swim near the surface.
Children learned about porpoises during the school trip to the aquarium.
Fishermen sometimes see porpoises jumping near their boats.
It’s rare to spot porpoises from the beach, but sometimes you get lucky.