hedgehog

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: hedge-hog (2)

English Definition

A small nocturnal mammal with a spiny coat.

Example Sentence

The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.

US IPA /ˈhedʒhɔːɡ/

UK IPA /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

urchin porcupine