How to pronounce saurian
Say it like SOR-ee-un. Saurian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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- SOR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saurian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saurian
American and British speakers say saurian in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔriən/ in the US and /ˈsɔːriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAW-ree-un.
What does saurian mean?
- A reptile of the suborder Sauria.
- Any large reptilian animal, including crocodiles and reptilian aliens.
- A lizardlike person.
- Of or related to the members of the suborder Sauria.
- Synonym of lizardlike or reptilian.
Where does saurian come from?
From Sauria (suborder of lizards) + -an (suffix forming adjectives), under influence from earlier French saurien.
Words that rhyme with saurian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saurian.
Questions about saying saurian
How do you pronounce saurian?
Say SOR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔriən/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saurian?
Saurian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say saurian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔriən/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.