How to Pronounce Marsupials

To pronounce "marsupials", say MARS-up-ials — 3 syllables, IPA /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marsupials”

"marsupials" has 3 syllables: mars-up-ials.

What does marsupials mean?

noun

  1. A mammal of which the female has a pouch in which it rears its young, which are born immature, through early infancy, such as the kangaroo or koala, or else pouchless members of the Marsupialia like the shrew opossum.

Related words

dasyuriddidelphiddiprotodontmarsupialiamammalsmammalianmammalkangaroos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marsupials"?▾

"Marsupials" has 3 syllables: mars · up · ials.

What is the IPA transcription of "marsupials"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marsupials" is /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əlz/.

What does "marsupials" mean?▾

Marsupials: A mammal of which the female has a pouch in which it rears its young, which are born immature, through early infancy, such as the kangaroo or koala, or else pouchless members of the Marsupialia like the shrew opossum.

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