How to pronounce cnidarian
Say it like ny-DER-ee-un. Cnidarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DER).
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- ny
- DER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cnidarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 cnidarian
American and British speakers say cnidarian in essentially the same way: /naɪˈdɛriən/ in the US and /naɪˈdɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ny-DAIR-ee-un.
What does cnidarian mean?
- Any of various invertebrate animals, such as jellyfish, hydras, sea anemones, corals and formerly sponges and ctenophores that belong to the phylum Cnidaria.
- Of or relating to a cnidarian.
Words that rhyme with cnidarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cnidarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying cnidarian
How do you pronounce cnidarian?
Say ny-DER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈdɛriən/. In British English it is /naɪˈdɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cnidarian?
Cnidarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DER). Broken into parts: ny · DER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say cnidarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪˈdɛriən/ and the British form is /naɪˈdɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.