How to Pronounce "volcano"
word
/vɑɫˈkeɪnoʊ/
vahl-KAY-noh
/vɒlkˈeɪnəʊ/
vol-KAY-noh
Definition
A volcano is a mountain or hill with an opening through which lava, ash, and gases can escape from inside the earth.
IPA Transcription
American English
/vɑɫˈkeɪnoʊ/
British English
/vɒlkˈeɪnəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vahl-KAY-noh
UK
vol-KAY-noh
Listen in Context
A volcano can erupt and send lava across the land.
Mount Fuji is a famous volcano in Japan.
The old volcano is now covered with trees.
Nobody knows when the volcano will become active again.