How to Pronounce "prairie dog"
expression
ˈpɹɛɹi/ /ˈdɔɡ
PRAIR-ee-dawg
pɹˈeəɹi/ /dˈɒɡ
pr-AIR-ee-dog
Definition
A "prairie dog" is a small, burrowing rodent that lives in large colonies on the grasslands of North America. It is known for its social behavior and high-pitched warning calls.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛɹi/ /ˈdɔɡ
British English
pɹˈeəɹi/ /dˈɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAIR-ee-dawg
UK
pr-AIR-ee-dog
Listen in Context
The prairie dog lives in underground tunnels with its family.
We saw many prairie dogs at the zoo.
A prairie dog makes a loud sound when danger is near.
Did you know prairie dogs communicate with each other by barking?