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How to pronounce “crocodile

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Pronunciation guide for crocodile

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of crocodile with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
My Epic Journey Becoming the Fastest Person to Paddle around AustraliaThe skipper of my crew, who looks like Crocodile Dundee in his Akubra hat,
Definition summary
Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

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How to pronounce crocodile

My Epic Journey Becoming the Fastest Person to Paddle around Australia

The skipper of my crew, who looks like Crocodile Dundee in his Akubra hat,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “crocodile

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.
  • A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.
  • (logic) A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.
  • (Philippines, figurative) greedy or corrupt person (especially a politician or any public official)
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive, slang) To speak another language than Esperanto at an Esperanto-language gathering.

Practice Nearby Words

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