How to pronounce batrachian
Say it like buh-TRAY-kee-un. Batrachian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- buh
- TRAY
- kee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batrachian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of batrachian
American and British speakers say batrachian in essentially the same way: /bəˈtreɪkiən/ in the US and /bəˈtreɪkiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-TRAY-kee-un.
What does batrachian mean?
- Any frog (narrow sense) or toad.
- Pertaining to or resembling a frog or toad.
Questions about saying batrachian
How do you pronounce batrachian?
Say buh-TRAY-kee-un. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtreɪkiən/. In British English it is /bəˈtreɪkiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batrachian?
Batrachian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: buh · TRAY · kee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say batrachian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈtreɪkiən/ and the British form is /bəˈtreɪkiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.