How to pronounce pterodactyl
Say it like ter-uh-DAK-tul. Pterodactyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAK).
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US American/ˌtɛrəˈdæktəl/ter-uh-DAK-tul
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- ter
- uh
- DAK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pterodactyl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terGive 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.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does pterodactyl mean?
noun
- A pterosaur of the genus Pterodactylus.
- Any pterosaur.
Words that rhyme with pterodactyl
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Questions about saying pterodactyl
How do you pronounce pterodactyl?
Say ter-uh-DAK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛrəˈdæktəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pterodactyl?
Pterodactyl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAK). Broken into parts: ter · uh · DAK · tul.