haulout

Questions

What does haulout mean?

A site, on land or ice, visited by pinnipeds when they temporarily leave the water between periods of foraging.

Where does haulout come from?

From haul + out.

How to pronounce haulout

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “haulout”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “haulout”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “haulout” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.