How to pronounce dinosaurs
Say it like DY-nuh-sorz. Dinosaurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- nuh
- sorz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinosaurs 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.
- sorzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dinosaurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-nuh-sawz.
What does dinosaurs mean?
- plural of dinosaur How to pronounce dinosaur
Questions about saying dinosaurs
How do you pronounce dinosaurs?
Say DY-nuh-sorz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔrz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · nuh · sorz.
Is dinosaurs 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 /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔːz/ (DY-nuh-sawz).