How to Pronounce "giraffes"
word
dʒɝˈæfs
jer-AFS
dʒɪɹˈɑːfs
ji-RAHFS
Definition
Tall, long-necked animals that live in Africa and eat leaves from trees. They are the tallest land animals in the world.
IPA Transcription
American English
dʒɝˈæfs
British English
dʒɪɹˈɑːfs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jer-AFS
UK
ji-RAHFS
Listen in Context
Giraffes have long necks.
We saw giraffes at the zoo.
Giraffes eat leaves from tall trees.
Did you know giraffes only sleep for a few minutes at a time?