How to pronounce Jurassic
Say it like juh-RAS-ik. Jurassic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS).
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US American/dʒʊˈræsɪk/juh-RAS-ik
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- juh
- RAS
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jurassic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does Jurassic mean?
noun
- from 190 million to 135 million years ago; dinosaurs; conifers
- of or relating to or denoting the second period of the Mesozoic era
Words that rhyme with Jurassic
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Questions about saying Jurassic
How do you pronounce Jurassic?
Say juh-RAS-ik. The American pronunciation is /dʒʊˈræsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jurassic?
Jurassic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS). Broken into parts: juh · RAS · ik.