"pupa" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈpjupə

PYOO-puh

UK

pjˈuːpɐ

pyoo-PAH

释义

A pupa is the stage in the life cycle of some insects, like butterflies, between the larva and adult forms, usually inside a protective shell or cocoon.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpjupə

英式英语

pjˈuːpɐ

简化发音

美式

PYOO-puh

英式

pyoo-PAH

语境中听

The caterpillar becomes a pupa before it turns into a butterfly.

Inside the pupa, the insect changes its body.

A butterfly's pupa is also called a chrysalis.

Don’t touch the pupa—it’s a fragile stage for the insect.