How to Pronounce Chelonian

To pronounce "chelonian", say CHEL-on-ian — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CHEL-on-ian

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💡 Tip for remembering “chelonian”

"chelonian" has 3 syllables: chel-on-ian.

What does chelonian mean?

noun

  1. A reptile of the order Chelonia (Testudines).

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the order Chelonia (Testudines), which includes the turtles and tortoises.

Related words

reptilescholinicchalonicchirotheriantestudinalcephalochordateprototherianchorioallantoic

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How many syllables are in "chelonian"?▾

"Chelonian" has 3 syllables: chel · on · ian.

What does "chelonian" mean?▾

Chelonian: A reptile of the order Chelonia (Testudines).

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