How to pronounce xenarthran
Say it like zuh-NAR-thrun. Xenarthran has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR).
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- zuh
- NAR
- thrun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenarthran 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.
- thrunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xenarthran
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: zuh-NAH-thrun.
What does xenarthran mean?
- Any mammal of the superorder Xenarthra, of the Americas; an anteater, armadillo or sloth.
Questions about saying xenarthran
How do you pronounce xenarthran?
Say zuh-NAR-thrun. The American pronunciation is /zəˈnɑrθrən/. In British English it is /zəˈnɑːθrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenarthran?
Xenarthran has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR). Broken into parts: zuh · NAR · thrun.
Is xenarthran 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 /zəˈnɑːθrən/ (zuh-NAH-thrun).