How to Pronounce "cormorant"
word
ˈkɔɹmɝənt
KOR-muh-ruhnt
kˈɔːməɹənt
KAW-muh-ruhnt
Definition
A cormorant is a large, dark water bird with a long neck that dives underwater to catch fish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɹmɝənt
British English
kˈɔːməɹənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOR-muh-ruhnt
UK
KAW-muh-ruhnt
Listen in Context
A cormorant swims quickly underwater to catch fish.
We saw a cormorant drying its wings by the lake.
The cormorant is a common bird near rivers and coasts.
Did you see that cormorant dive? It disappeared for almost a minute!