alligator

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: al-li-ga-tor (4)

English Definition

A large semi-aquatic reptile similar to a crocodile but with a broader snout.

Example Sentence

We saw a huge alligator swimming in the swamp.

US IPA /ˈælɪɡeɪtər/
UK IPA /ˈælɪɡeɪtə(r)/