How to pronounce xenarthral
Say it like zuh-NAR-thrul. Xenarthral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR).
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- zuh
- NAR
- thrul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenarthral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thrulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xenarthral
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: zuh-NAH-thrul.
What does xenarthral mean?
- Having unusual joints.
Where does xenarthral come from?
From Ancient Greek. See Xenarthra, xen-, and arthro- for more.
Questions about saying xenarthral
How do you pronounce xenarthral?
Say zuh-NAR-thrul. The American pronunciation is /zəˈnɑrθrəl/. In British English it is /zəˈnɑːθrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenarthral?
Xenarthral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR). Broken into parts: zuh · NAR · thrul.
Is xenarthral 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 /zəˈnɑːθrəl/ (zuh-NAH-thrul).