How to pronounce scelidosaur
Say it like sih-LID-uh-sor. Scelidosaur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID).
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- sih
- LID
- uh
- sor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scelidosaur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of scelidosaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-LID-uh-saw.
What does scelidosaur mean?
- A dinosaur of the genus Scelidosaurus.
Questions about saying scelidosaur
How do you pronounce scelidosaur?
Say sih-LID-uh-sor. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlɪdəsɔr/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɪdəsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scelidosaur?
Scelidosaur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID). Broken into parts: sih · LID · uh · sor.
Is scelidosaur 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 /sɪˈlɪdəsɔː/ (sih-LID-uh-saw).