how to pronounce alligators

/ˈæləˌɡɛɪtɚz/

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alligators is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of alligators in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… Carolina where we have alligators on the …”

meanings of alligators

noun:

Plural of alligator.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of alligator.

alligators frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word alligators occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.