How to Pronounce Ichthyosaurus

To pronounce "ichthyosaurus", say ICHTHY-os-aur-us — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪkθiəˈsɔːɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌɪkθiəˈsɔːɹəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ichthyosaurus”

"ichthyosaurus" has 4 syllables: ichthy-os-aur-us.

What does ichthyosaurus 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.

noun

  1. Any members of the genus Ichthyosaurus.

Synonyms

ichthyosaurus

Related words

communisichthyosauridichthyosaurianophthalmosaurichthyodectidneoichthyosaurtitanosaurianspinosaur

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ichthyosaurus"?▾

"Ichthyosaurus" has 4 syllables: ichthy · os · aur · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "ichthyosaurus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ichthyosaurus" is /ˌɪkθiəˈsɔːɹəs/.

What does "ichthyosaurus" mean?▾

Ichthyosaurus: 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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