To pronounce "basilosauridae", say BAS-il-os-aur-id-ae — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
basilosauridae
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BAS-il-os-aur-id-ae
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"basilosauridae" has 6 syllables: bas-il-os-aur-id-ae.
"Basilosauridae" has 6 syllables: bas · il · os · aur · id · ae.
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