How to Pronounce Ichthyosaur

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

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Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ichthyosaur”

"ichthyosaur" has 3 syllables: ichthy-os-aur.

What does ichthyosaur mean?

noun

  1. Any of several fishlike marine reptiles of the extinct order Ichthyosauria of the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous period, that had a body somewhat like a porpoise.

Synonyms

ichthyosaurus

Related words

ichthyosaurusichthyosauriformichthyosauromorphichthyopterygianichthyodectiformichthyoidichthyophiidicthyoid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ichthyosaur"?▾

"Ichthyosaur" has 3 syllables: ichthy · os · aur.

What is the IPA transcription of "ichthyosaur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ichthyosaur" is /ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/.

What does "ichthyosaur" mean?▾

Ichthyosaur: Any of several fishlike marine reptiles of the extinct order Ichthyosauria of the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous period, that had a body somewhat like a porpoise.

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