How to pronounce theropod
Say it like THIH-er-uh-pod. Theropod has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIH).
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- THIH
- er
- uh
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theropod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- podGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of theropod
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THIH-uh-uh-pod.
What does theropod mean?
- Any bipedal carnivorous dinosaur, of the suborder Theropoda, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Where does theropod come from?
From thero- + -pod.
Questions about saying theropod
How do you pronounce theropod?
Say THIH-er-uh-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪɚəˌpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈθɪəəˌpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theropod?
Theropod has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIH). Broken into parts: THIH · er · uh · pod.
Is theropod 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 /ˈθɪəəˌpɒd/ (THIH-uh-uh-pod).