How to pronounce velociraptor
Say it like vuh-LAW-suh-rap-ter. Velociraptor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAW).
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- vuh
- LAW
- suh
- rap
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Velociraptor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of velociraptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vuh-LOS-uh-rap-tuh.
What does velociraptor mean?
- A small agile dinosaur, of the genus Velociraptor, having sickle-shaped claws. It is also thought to have had a feathered coat. Fossils have been found in Late Cretaceous deposits Mongolia and China (around 75-71 mya).
- Also Deinonychus.
Where does velociraptor come from?
The application to Deinonychus came about because Gregory S.
Questions about saying velociraptor
How do you pronounce velociraptor?
Say vuh-LAW-suh-rap-ter. The American pronunciation is /vəˈlɔsəˌræptɚ/. In British English it is /vəˈlɒsəˌræptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in velociraptor?
Velociraptor has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAW). Broken into parts: vuh · LAW · suh · rap · ter.
Is velociraptor 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 /vəˈlɒsəˌræptə/ (vuh-LOS-uh-rap-tuh).