How to Pronounce "caribou"
word
ˈkɛɹɪˌbu
KAIR-ih-boo
kˈæɹɪbˌuː
KARR-ih-boo
Definition
A caribou is a large wild animal, similar to a reindeer, that lives in the cold regions of North America.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɛɹɪˌbu
British English
kˈæɹɪbˌuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAIR-ih-boo
UK
KARR-ih-boo
Listen in Context
A caribou has large antlers on its head.
The caribou lives in cold, snowy places.
Some people hunt caribou for food.
We spotted a herd of caribou crossing the road during our trip to Alaska.