How to pronounce platypusary
Say it like PLAT-ih-puh-suh-ree. Platypusary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT).
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- PLAT
- ih
- puh
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platypusary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of platypusary
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLAT-ih-puh-suh-ree.
What does platypusary mean?
- A place where platypuses are nurtured.
Where does platypusary come from?
From platypus + -ary, coined by Australian naturalist Henry Burrell (1873–1945), the first person who succeeded in constructing a functioning platypusary.
Questions about saying platypusary
How do you pronounce platypusary?
Say PLAT-ih-puh-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈplætɪpʊsəri/. In British English it is /ˈplætɪpʊsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platypusary?
Platypusary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAT). Broken into parts: PLAT · ih · puh · suh · ree.
Is platypusary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈplætɪpʊsəri/ (PLAT-ih-puh-suh-ree).