How to pronounce blattodean
Say it like blat-oh-DAY-un. Blattodean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
- blat
- oh
- DAY
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blattodean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- blatGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blattodean
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: blat-oh-DAY-un.
What does blattodean mean?
- Any insect in the order Blattodea, which includes cockroaches and, in more recent taxonomy, termites.
Where does blattodean come from?
From translingual Blattodea + -an.
Words that rhyme with blattodean
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Questions about saying blattodean
How do you pronounce blattodean?
Say blat-oh-DAY-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌblætoʊˈdeɪən/. In British English it is /ˌblætəʊˈdeɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blattodean?
Blattodean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: blat · oh · DAY · un.
Is blattodean pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌblætəʊˈdeɪən/ (blat-oh-DAY-un).