How do you say "gorilla" in Russian?

In Russian, "gorilla" is горилла (gorilla). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

горилла is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Russian pronunciation rules.

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How do you pronounce горилла?

горилла is romanised as gorilla in Russian. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is горилла written in Russian?

горилла is written using the Cyrillic alphabet. The romanisation is gorilla. Learning to read the Cyrillic alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is горилла formal or casual?

горилла is a common noun used in everyday Russian speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Russian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.