How to pronounce artiodactyl
Say it like ar-tee-oh-DAK-tul. Artiodactyl has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAK).
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- ar
- tee
- oh
- DAK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artiodactyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of artiodactyl
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ah-tee-uh-uh-DAK-til.
What does artiodactyl mean?
- Any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes and belonging to the Artiodactyla, including pigs, sheep, deer, cattle, and most grazing animals. In contrast, horses have an odd number of toes and as such are not Artiodactyla, but Perissodactyla.
Words that rhyme with artiodactyl
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Questions about saying artiodactyl
How do you pronounce artiodactyl?
Say ar-tee-oh-DAK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtioʊˈdæktəl/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtiəʊˈdæktɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artiodactyl?
Artiodactyl has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAK). Broken into parts: ar · tee · oh · DAK · tul.
Is artiodactyl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌɑːtiəʊˈdæktɪl/ (ah-tee-uh-uh-DAK-til).