How to pronounce crocodilian
Say it like krok-uh-DIL-yun. Crocodilian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIL).
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- krok
- uh
- DIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crocodilian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crocodilian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: krok-uh-DIL-yun.
What does crocodilian mean?
- Any reptile of the order Crocodilia; a crocodile, alligator, caiman or gavial.
- of, pertaining to, or resembling crocodiles
Where does crocodilian come from?
From crocodile + -ian; compare translingual Crocodilia.
Words that rhyme with crocodilian
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Questions about saying crocodilian
How do you pronounce crocodilian?
Say krok-uh-DIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɑkəˈdɪljən/. In British English it is /ˌkrɒkəˈdɪljən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crocodilian?
Crocodilian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIL). Broken into parts: krok · uh · DIL · yun.
Is crocodilian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkrɒkəˈdɪljən/ (krok-uh-DIL-yun).