How to Pronounce Dinosaur

To pronounce "dinosaur", say DIN-os-aur — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdaɪnəˌsɔɹ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dˈaɪnəsˌɔː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “dinosaur

Break "dinosaur" into 3 beats and lean on "DIN" — that's the stressed one.

What does dinosaur mean?

noun

  1. Those animals of the clade Dinosauria that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are now extinct. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. Any of the animals belonging to the clade Dinosauria, including its sole surviving lineage: Neornithes.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "dinosaur"?

To pronounce "dinosaur", say DIN-os-aur — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "dinosaur"?

"Dinosaur" has 3 syllables: din · os · aur.

What is the IPA transcription of "dinosaur"?

The IPA transcription of "dinosaur" is /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔɹ/.

What does "dinosaur" mean?

Dinosaur: Those animals of the clade Dinosauria that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are now extinct. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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