How to pronounce ichthyosaur
Say it like IK-thee-uh-sor. Ichthyosaur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK).
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- IK
- thee
- uh
- sor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichthyosaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ichthyosaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IK-thee-uh-saw.
What does ichthyosaur mean?
- Any fishlike marine reptiles of the extinct order †Ichthyosauria of the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous period, that had a body somewhat like a porpoise.
Questions about saying ichthyosaur
How do you pronounce ichthyosaur?
Say IK-thee-uh-sor. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪkθiəsɔr/. In British English it is /ˈɪkθiəsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichthyosaur?
Ichthyosaur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK). Broken into parts: IK · thee · uh · sor.
Is ichthyosaur 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 /ˈɪkθiəsɔː/ (IK-thee-uh-saw).