Hippopotamus

How to pronounce hippopotamus

US: /ˌhɪpəˈpɑːtəməs/

UK: /ˌhɪpəˈpɒtəməs/

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The hippopotamus is known for its large size and aggressive behavior in the wild.

In the zoo, visitors were excited to see the hippopotamus lounging in the water.

A group of hippopotamuses is often called a ‘bloat’ or a ‘pod’.