How to pronounce plesiosaur
Say it like PLEE-see-uh-sor. Plesiosaur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
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- PLEE
- see
- uh
- sor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plesiosaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seeKeep 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.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of plesiosaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLEE-see-uh-saw.
What does plesiosaur mean?
- Any of the order †Plesiosauria of extinct marine reptiles, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Where does plesiosaur come from?
Backformation of translingual Plesiosaurus, named by William Conybeare and Henry De la Beche in 1824 because plesiosaurs were more like a normal reptile than Ichthyosaurus, which had been found in the same rock strata a few years earlier.
Questions about saying plesiosaur
How do you pronounce plesiosaur?
Say PLEE-see-uh-sor. The American pronunciation is /ˈplisiəsɔr/. In British English it is /ˈpliːsiəsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plesiosaur?
Plesiosaur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · see · uh · sor.
Is plesiosaur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpliːsiəsɔː/ (PLEE-see-uh-saw).