How to Pronounce Tarantula

To pronounce "tarantula", say TAR-ant-ul-a — 4 syllables, IPA /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tarantula”

"tarantula" has 4 syllables: tar-ant-ul-a.

What does tarantula mean?

noun

  1. Any of the large, hairy New World spiders comprising the family Theraphosidae.
  2. (by extension) A member of certain other groups of spiders, generally characterized by large size, hairiness, or membership of infraorder Mygalomorphae to which Theraphosidae family also belongs.

Synonyms

bird spidermonkey spiderrain spider

Related words

theraphosinespidertickspider

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tarantula"?▾

"Tarantula" has 4 syllables: tar · ant · ul · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "tarantula"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tarantula" is /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/.

What does "tarantula" mean?▾

Tarantula: Any of the large, hairy New World spiders comprising the family Theraphosidae.

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