How to Pronounce "tarantula"
word
təˈɹæntʃəɫə/, /təˈɹæntʃuɫə
tuh-RAN-chuh-luh
təɹˈæntjʊlɐ
tuh-RAN-chyuh-luh
Definition
A tarantula is a large, hairy spider, often found in warm parts of the world, and sometimes kept as a pet.
IPA Transcription
American English
təˈɹæntʃəɫə/, /təˈɹæntʃuɫə
British English
təɹˈæntjʊlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tuh-RAN-chuh-luh
UK
tuh-RAN-chyuh-luh
Listen in Context
A tarantula has eight legs and is covered with hair.
Some people keep a tarantula as a pet.
The scientist studied the life of the tarantula.
When I saw a tarantula in the wild, I froze in surprise.