How to pronounce ankylosaur
Say it like ANG-kuh-loh-sor. Ankylosaur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- kuh
- loh
- sor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ankylosaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ankylosaur
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ANG-kih-loh-saw-er.
What does ankylosaur mean?
- Synonym of ankylosaurus, Ankylosaurus magniventris, a herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous period notable for its heavy armor and clublike tail.
- Synonym of ankylosaurian, any member of the suborder Ankylosauria, herbivorous dinosaurs notable for their armor in the form of bony osteoderms.
Where does ankylosaur come from?
Clipping of ankylosaurus, q.v.
Questions about saying ankylosaur
How do you pronounce ankylosaur?
Say ANG-kuh-loh-sor. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋkəloʊˌsɔr/. In British English it is /ˈæŋkɪləʊˌsɔər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ankylosaur?
Ankylosaur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · kuh · loh · sor.
Is ankylosaur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˈæŋkɪləʊˌsɔər/ (ANG-kih-loh-saw-er).