How to Pronounce "caricatures"
word
kɝˈɪkətʃɝz
KER-ik-uh-churz
kˈæɹɪkətʃˌɔːz
KARR-ik-uh-chawz
Definition
Drawings or images that exaggerate particular features of people or things, often to be funny or critical. Usually, 'caricatures' are used in art and newspapers to make a point.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɝˈɪkətʃɝz
British English
kˈæɹɪkətʃˌɔːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KER-ik-uh-churz
UK
KARR-ik-uh-chawz
Listen in Context
Many newspapers print caricatures of politicians.
The artist drew funny caricatures at the fair.
Children laughed at the caricatures of animals.
He collects caricatures from magazines all over the world.