How to pronounce saturniid
Say it like suh-TER-nee-id. Saturniid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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- suh
- TER
- nee
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saturniid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of saturniid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-TUH-nee-id.
What does saturniid mean?
- Any moth of the family Saturniidae
Questions about saying saturniid
How do you pronounce saturniid?
Say suh-TER-nee-id. The American pronunciation is /səˈtɚniɪd/. In British English it is /səˈtəniɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saturniid?
Saturniid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: suh · TER · nee · id.
Is saturniid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˈtəniɪd/ (suh-TUH-nee-id).