How to Pronounce "pelican"
word
/ˈpɛɫəkən/
PEL-uh-kuhn
/pˈɛlɪkən/
PEL-i-kuhn
Definition
A pelican is a large water bird with a long beak and a pouch for catching and carrying fish.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛɫəkən/
British English
/pˈɛlɪkən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEL-uh-kuhn
UK
PEL-i-kuhn
Listen in Context
A pelican has a large beak and a throat pouch.
We saw a pelican flying over the lake.
The pelican caught a fish with its beak.
It’s fun to watch pelicans diving for fish at the beach.