How to pronounce reptilious
Say it like rep-TIL-yus. Reptilious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
- rep
- TIL
- yus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reptilious 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.
- yusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reptilious
American and British speakers say reptilious in essentially the same way: /rɛpˈtɪljəs/ in the US and /rɛpˈtɪlɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-TIL-eers.
What does reptilious mean?
- Synonym of reptile: creeping, crawling.
- Synonym of reptilian: reptilelike, of or related to members of the class Reptilia.
Where does reptilious come from?
From reptile + -ious, replacing earlier adjectival reptile and reptitious.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- reptant
- reptatorial
- reptatory
- reptitious
- reptilian
- saurian
- reptilelike
Questions about saying reptilious
How do you pronounce reptilious?
Say rep-TIL-yus. The American pronunciation is /rɛpˈtɪljəs/. In British English it is /rɛpˈtɪlɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reptilious?
Reptilious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: rep · TIL · yus.
Do Americans and Brits say reptilious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛpˈtɪljəs/ and the British form is /rɛpˈtɪlɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.