How to pronounce ankylosaurus
Say it like ang-kuh-loh-SOR-us. Ankylosaurus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SOR).
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- ang
- kuh
- loh
- SOR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ankylosaurus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- angGive this part a little weight. 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.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ankylosaurus
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ang-kih-loh-SAW-uh-rus.
What does ankylosaurus mean?
- Ankylosaurus magniventris, a large herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous period notable for its heavy armor and clublike tail.
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Questions about saying ankylosaurus
How do you pronounce ankylosaurus?
Say ang-kuh-loh-SOR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌæŋkəloʊˈsɔrəs/. In British English it is /ˌæŋkɪləʊˈsɔərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ankylosaurus?
Ankylosaurus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SOR). Broken into parts: ang · kuh · loh · SOR · us.
Is ankylosaurus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌæŋkɪləʊˈsɔərəs/ (ang-kih-loh-SAW-uh-rus).