How to pronounce dinosaurian
Say it like dy-noh-SOR-ee-un. Dinosaurian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOR).
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- dy
- noh
- SOR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinosaurian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 dinosaurian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-noh-SAW-ree-un.
What does dinosaurian mean?
- Of, like, or pertaining to a dinosaur.
- A dinosaur.
Where does dinosaurian come from?
From dinosaur + -ian, or Dinosauria + -an.
Words that rhyme with dinosaurian
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Questions about saying dinosaurian
How do you pronounce dinosaurian?
Say dy-noh-SOR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪnoʊˈsɔriən/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪnəʊˈsɔːriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinosaurian?
Dinosaurian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOR). Broken into parts: dy · noh · SOR · ee · un.
Is dinosaurian 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 /ˌdaɪnəʊˈsɔːriən/ (dy-noh-SAW-ree-un).