How to pronounce artiodactyls
Say it like ar-tee-oh-DAK-tulz. Artiodactyls has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAK).
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- ar
- tee
- oh
- DAK
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artiodactyls 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of artiodactyls
- 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.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ah-tee-oh-DAK-tulz.
What does artiodactyls mean?
- plural of artiodactyl How to pronounce artiodactyl
Questions about saying artiodactyls
How do you pronounce artiodactyls?
Say ar-tee-oh-DAK-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtioʊˈdæktəlz/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtiəʊˈdæktəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artiodactyls?
Artiodactyls has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAK). Broken into parts: ar · tee · oh · DAK · tulz.
Is artiodactyls pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɑːtiəʊˈdæktəlz/ (ah-tee-oh-DAK-tulz).