How to pronounce megalopterous
Say it like meg-uh-LOP-tuh-rus. Megalopterous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOP).
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- meg
- uh
- LOP
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megalopterous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- megGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 megalopterous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meg-uh-LOP-tuh-rus.
What does megalopterous mean?
- Relating to or characteristic of the order Megaloptera, which comprises insects with large wings and aquatic larvae.
- Having notably large wings.
Questions about saying megalopterous
How do you pronounce megalopterous?
Say meg-uh-LOP-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛɡəˈlɑptərəs/. In British English it is /ˌmɛɡəˈlɒptərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megalopterous?
Megalopterous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOP). Broken into parts: meg · uh · LOP · tuh · rus.
Is megalopterous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɛɡəˈlɒptərəs/ (meg-uh-LOP-tuh-rus).