How to pronounce xenarthrous
Say it like zuh-NAR-thrus. Xenarthrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR).
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- zuh
- NAR
- thrus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenarthrous 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.
- thrusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xenarthrous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: zuh-NAH-thrus.
What does xenarthrous mean?
- Characteristic of a xenarthran.
Where does xenarthrous come from?
From xenarthran + -ous.
Questions about saying xenarthrous
How do you pronounce xenarthrous?
Say zuh-NAR-thrus. The American pronunciation is /zəˈnɑrθrəs/. In British English it is /zəˈnɑːθrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenarthrous?
Xenarthrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR). Broken into parts: zuh · NAR · thrus.
Is xenarthrous 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 /zəˈnɑːθrəs/ (zuh-NAH-thrus).