spotted hyena meaning

UK /ˈspɒtɪd haɪˈiːnə/ US /ˈspɑtɪd haɪˈinə/ 5 syllables

spotted hyena (noun): African hyena noted for its distinctive howl.

Definition of spotted hyena

  1. African hyena noted for its distinctive howl

    Synonyms: laughing hyena, Crocuta crocuta

    Type of: hyena

How to pronounce spotted hyena

spotted hyena is pronounced /ˈspɒtɪd haɪˈiːnə/ in British English and /ˈspɑtɪd haɪˈinə/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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