Giraffe: how to say it, spell it and use it
giraffe
/dʒəˈræf/
Short answer
The English word giraffe is pronounced /dʒəˈræf/. It is spelled G-I-R-A-F-F-E and has 7 letters. With a or an: a giraffe. The plural is giraffes.
Example sentence
The giraffe has a long neck.
Key facts
- English
- giraffe
- Pronunciation
- /dʒəˈræf/
- With a or an
- a giraffe
- Plural
- giraffes
- Spelling
- G-I-R-A-F-F-E
- Number of letters
- 7
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce giraffe?
Giraffe is pronounced /dʒəˈræf/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell giraffe?
Giraffe is spelled G-I-R-A-F-F-E. It has 7 letters.
What is the plural of giraffe?
The plural of giraffe is giraffes.
Do you say a or an before giraffe?
Say a giraffe.
How do you use giraffe in a sentence?
For example: The giraffe has a long neck.
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