How to pronounce macropterous
Say it like muh-KRAP-tuh-rus. Macropterous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAP).
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- muh
- KRAP
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macropterous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of macropterous
American and British speakers say macropterous in essentially the same way: /məˈkræptərəs/ in the US and /məˈkræptərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-KRAP-tuh-rus.
What does macropterous mean?
- Having long wings or fins; especially used in zoological or entomological contexts to describe animals (often insects) that possess well‑developed wings.
Where does macropterous come from?
From macro- + -pterous.
Questions about saying macropterous
How do you pronounce macropterous?
Say muh-KRAP-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /məˈkræptərəs/. In British English it is /məˈkræptərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macropterous?
Macropterous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAP). Broken into parts: muh · KRAP · tuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say macropterous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈkræptərəs/ and the British form is /məˈkræptərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.