English vocabulary

Sea Animals in English.

12 everyday sea animals words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.

fish
octopus
shark
dolphin
whale
crab
lobster
squid
turtle
seal
shell
starfish

About these sea animals words

These 12 words cover sea animals in everyday English, from fish and octopus to starfish. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.

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What are the most common English words for sea animals?

This page lists 12 everyday sea animals words in English: fish, octopus, shark, dolphin, whale, crab, lobster, squid, turtle, seal, shell, starfish. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.

How can I learn sea animals vocabulary quickly?

Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.

Is this British or American English?

The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.

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