Learn the American English pronunciation of "animal" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "animal"
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Simple pronunciation
aa-nuh-ml
IPA transcription
/ˈæ.nə.ml̩/
Word frequency
1,438th
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What does "animal" mean?
a living creature that can move and eat and react to the world around it, which is not a plant
Examples of "animal" in a sentence
I saw an interesting animal at the zoo.
My sister wants to become an animal doctor.
An animal is hiding in the bushes.
How common is "animal"?
Animal is the 1,438th most common word in English.
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