How to pronounce ichthyosaurus
Say it like ik-thee-uh-SOR-us. Ichthyosaurus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SOR).
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US American/ˌɪkθiəˈsɔrəs/ik-thee-uh-SOR-us
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- ik
- thee
- uh
- SOR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichthyosaurus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikGive this part a little weight. 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.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does ichthyosaurus mean?
noun
- Any members of the genus Ichthyosaurus.
Where does ichthyosaurus come from?
Borrowed from translingual Ichthyosaurus, equivalent to ichthyo- + -saurus.
Words that rhyme with ichthyosaurus
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Questions about saying ichthyosaurus
How do you pronounce ichthyosaurus?
Say ik-thee-uh-SOR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪkθiəˈsɔrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichthyosaurus?
Ichthyosaurus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SOR). Broken into parts: ik · thee · uh · SOR · us.