How to Pronounce "neanderthal"
word
/niˈændɝˌθɔɫ/
nee-AN-dur-thawl
/niːˈændəθˌɑːl/
nee-AN-duh-thahl
Definition
A Neanderthal is an extinct species of early human that lived in Europe and Asia. The word can also describe a person who is seen as primitive or lacking in modern manners.
IPA Transcription
American English
/niˈændɝˌθɔɫ/
British English
/niːˈændəθˌɑːl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nee-AN-dur-thawl
UK
nee-AN-duh-thahl
Listen in Context
The Neanderthal lived thousands of years ago.
Scientists found Neanderthal bones in the cave.
A Neanderthal is not the same as a modern human.
Don’t be such a Neanderthal—say excuse me when you bump into someone!