How to pronounce priodontine
Say it like pry-uh-DAHN-tyne. Priodontine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAHN).
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- pry
- uh
- DAHN
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priodontine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of priodontine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pry-uh-DON-tyne.
What does priodontine mean?
- The giant armadillo or any of its extinct relatives.
Questions about saying priodontine
How do you pronounce priodontine?
Say pry-uh-DAHN-tyne. The American pronunciation is /praɪəˈdɑnˌtaɪn/. In British English it is /praɪəˈdɒntaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priodontine?
Priodontine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAHN). Broken into parts: pry · uh · DAHN · tyne.
Is priodontine 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 /praɪəˈdɒntaɪn/ (pry-uh-DON-tyne).