To pronounce "insectivore", say INS-ect-iv-or-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/
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"insectivore" has 5 syllables: ins-ect-iv-or-e.
noun
“An anteater is an insectivore with a long sticky tongue to catch its prey.”
"Insectivore" has 5 syllables: ins · ect · iv · or · e.
The IPA transcription of "insectivore" is /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/.
Insectivore: Insect-eating animal or plant.
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