How to Pronounce "bighorn"
word
ˈbɪɡˌhɔɹn
BIG-horn
bˈɪɡhɔːn
BIG-hawn
Definition
A bighorn is a large wild sheep found in North America, known for its large, curved horns, especially in males.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡˌhɔɹn
British English
bˈɪɡhɔːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG-horn
UK
BIG-hawn
Listen in Context
The bighorn has very large, curved horns.
We saw a bighorn in the mountains.
A male bighorn can weigh over 300 pounds.
The park is famous for its population of bighorn sheep.