How to Pronounce "larval"
word
ˈɫɑɹvəɫ
LAR-vuhl
lˈɑːvəl
LAR-vuhl
Definition
Relating to or being in the stage of a larva, which is the early, immature form of some animals before they become adults.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑɹvəɫ
British English
lˈɑːvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAR-vuhl
UK
LAR-vuhl
Listen in Context
The butterfly is in its larval stage.
Beetles have a larval form before they become adults.
Fish often go through a larval phase after hatching.
Scientists study the larval development of mosquitoes to control diseases.