How to Pronounce "hermaphrodites"
word
her-MAF-ruh-dyts
huh-MAF-ruh-dyts
Definition
Hermaphrodites are living things, especially animals or plants, that have both male and female reproductive organs.
IPA Transcription
American English
hɝˈmæfɹəˌdaɪt
British English
hˈɜːmɐfɹədˌaɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
her-MAF-ruh-dyts
UK
huh-MAF-ruh-dyts
Listen in Context
Some snails are hermaphrodites and can produce both eggs and sperm.
Earthworms are famous hermaphrodites in the animal kingdom.
Some plants, like tomatoes, are hermaphrodites and have both types of flowers.
In biology class, we learned that many sea creatures are natural hermaphrodites.