How to pronounce pterosaur
Say it like TER-uh-sor. Pterosaur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛrəˌsɔr/TER-uh-sor
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- TER
- uh
- sor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pterosaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does pterosaur mean?
noun
- Any flying reptile, of the extinct order †Pterosauria, including the pterodactyls.
Questions about saying pterosaur
How do you pronounce pterosaur?
Say TER-uh-sor. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrəˌsɔr/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pterosaur?
Pterosaur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · uh · sor.