How to pronounce chelonian
Say it like kih-LOH-nee-un. Chelonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- kih
- LOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chelonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 chelonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kih-LOH-nee-un.
What does chelonian mean?
- Of, relating to, or belonging to the order Chelonia (Testudines), which includes the turtles and tortoises.
- A reptile of the order Chelonia (Testudines).
Where does chelonian come from?
Chelonia + -an
Questions about saying chelonian
How do you pronounce chelonian?
Say kih-LOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /kɪˈloʊniən/. In British English it is /kɪˈləʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chelonian?
Chelonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: kih · LOH · nee · un.
Is chelonian 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 /kɪˈləʊniən/ (kih-LOH-nee-un).