How to pronounce adactylous
Say it like ay-DAK-tih-lus. Adactylous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK).
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- ay
- DAK
- tih
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adactylous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adactylous
American and British speakers say adactylous in essentially the same way: /eɪˈdæktɪləs/ in the US and /eɪˈdæktɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-DAK-tih-lus.
What does adactylous mean?
- Without fingers or without toes.
- Without claws on the feet (of crustaceous animals).
Where does adactylous come from?
From a- + dactyl + -ous.
Questions about saying adactylous
How do you pronounce adactylous?
Say ay-DAK-tih-lus. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈdæktɪləs/. In British English it is /eɪˈdæktɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adactylous?
Adactylous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAK). Broken into parts: ay · DAK · tih · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say adactylous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈdæktɪləs/ and the British form is /eɪˈdæktɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.