waterbuck

Questions

What does waterbuck mean?

A species of antelope endemic to Africa, Kobus ellipsiprymnus.

Where does waterbuck come from?

From Afrikaans waterbok, after the animal's habit of escaping to waterways.

How to pronounce waterbuck

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “waterbuck”.
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 “waterbuck”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “waterbuck” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.