How to pronounce reptilian
Say it like rep-TIL-yun. Reptilian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- rep
- TIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reptilian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reptilian
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: rep-TIL-ee-un.
What does reptilian mean?
- A reptilian animal: a reptile.
- A reptilian person, especially (ethnic slur) a Jew.
- A reptilian alien, especially (ufology, often capitalized) of a shapeshifting race alleged to secretly control the world.
- Of or relating to the members of the class Reptilia (reptiles).
- Reptilelike.
- Unthinking, low, base, contemptible.
Where does reptilian come from?
From reptile + -ian, replacing earlier reptilious and adjectival reptile.
Words that rhyme with reptilian
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Questions about saying reptilian
How do you pronounce reptilian?
Say rep-TIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /rɛpˈtɪljən/. In British English it is /rɛpˈtɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reptilian?
Reptilian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: rep · TIL · yun.
Is reptilian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /rɛpˈtɪliən/ (rep-TIL-ee-un).