How to Pronounce "tundra"
word
ˈtəndɹə
TUHN-druh
tˈʌndɹɐ
TUN-druh
Definition
A tundra is a cold, treeless region, usually near the Arctic or at high mountains, where the ground is frozen for most of the year and only certain grasses, mosses, and shrubs can grow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtəndɹə
British English
tˈʌndɹɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHN-druh
UK
TUN-druh
Listen in Context
Polar bears live in the tundra.
The tundra is very cold and dry.
Only small plants can grow in the tundra.
During summer, the tundra comes alive with wildflowers.