How to Pronounce Echidnas

To pronounce "echidnas", say ECH-idn-as — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ECH-idn-as

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"echidnas" has 3 syllables: ech-idn-as.

What does echidnas mean?

noun

  1. Any of the species of small spined monotremes in family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

Synonyms

bunningspiny anteater

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Related words

anteaterbeakedtachyglossidaeplatypusesquollkoalasmoreporkpademelons

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How many syllables are in "echidnas"?▾

"Echidnas" has 3 syllables: ech · idn · as.

What does "echidnas" mean?▾

Echidnas: Any of the species of small spined monotremes in family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

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