How to pronounce dinosaur
Say it like DY-nuh-sor. Dinosaur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- nuh
- sor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinosaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dinosaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-nuh-saw.
What does dinosaur mean?
- any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era
Questions about saying dinosaur
How do you pronounce dinosaur?
Say DY-nuh-sor. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪnəsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinosaur?
Dinosaur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · nuh · sor.
Is dinosaur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪnəsɔː/ (DY-nuh-saw).