How to Pronounce Walrus

To pronounce "walrus", say WALR-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɒl.ɹəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “walrus”

"walrus" has 2 syllables: walr-us.

What does walrus mean?

noun

  1. A large Arctic marine mammal related to seals and having long tusks, tough, wrinkled skin, and four flippers, Odobenus rosmarus.

Synonyms

morsesea horse

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Related words

seahorsetuskivorymorninggurumorseodobenidodobenine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "walrus"?▾

"Walrus" has 2 syllables: walr · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "walrus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "walrus" is /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/.

What does "walrus" mean?▾

Walrus: A large Arctic marine mammal related to seals and having long tusks, tough, wrinkled skin, and four flippers, Odobenus rosmarus.

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