How to pronounce rachiodont
Say it like ray-kee-oh-DONT. Rachiodont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DONT).
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- ray
- kee
- oh
- DONT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rachiodont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DONTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rachiodont
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ray-kee-oh-DONT.
What does rachiodont mean?
- Any snake belonging to the genus Rachiodon (now usually considered a synonym of Dasypeltis), characterized by tooth-like projections on the vertebrae.
Where does rachiodont come from?
From rachi- + -odont.
Words that rhyme with rachiodont
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Questions about saying rachiodont
How do you pronounce rachiodont?
Say ray-kee-oh-DONT. The American pronunciation is /ˌreɪkioʊˈdɑnt/. In British English it is /ˌreɪkiəʊˈdɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rachiodont?
Rachiodont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DONT). Broken into parts: ray · kee · oh · DONT.
Is rachiodont 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 /ˌreɪkiəʊˈdɒnt/ (ray-kee-oh-DONT).