How to Pronounce "aardvark"
word
ˈɑɹdˌvɑɹk
AHRD-vahrk
ˈɑːdvɑːk
AHD-vahk
Definition
An aardvark is a nocturnal, burrowing mammal from Africa that eats mostly ants and termites. It has a long snout and big ears.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹdˌvɑɹk
British English
ˈɑːdvɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHRD-vahrk
UK
AHD-vahk
Listen in Context
An aardvark has a long tongue to catch ants.
The aardvark lives in Africa.
A baby aardvark is called a cub.
I've never seen an aardvark at the zoo before.