How to pronounce reptiles
Say it like REP-tylz. Reptiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP).
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- REP
- tylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reptiles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tylzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reptiles
American and British speakers say reptiles in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛptaɪlz/ in the US and /ˈrɛptaɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REP-tylz.
What does reptiles mean?
- plural of reptile How to pronounce reptile
Questions about saying reptiles
How do you pronounce reptiles?
Say REP-tylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛptaɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛptaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reptiles?
Reptiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REP). Broken into parts: REP · tylz.
Do Americans and Brits say reptiles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛptaɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛptaɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.