How to Pronounce Mammalian

To pronounce "mammalian", say MAMM-al-ian — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/məˈmeɪ.li.ən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mammalian”

"mammalian" has 3 syllables: mamm-al-ian. It rhymes with talion and thalian, if that helps it stick.

What does mammalian mean?

noun

  1. Any mammal.

adjective

  1. Of, or pertaining to, mammals
  2. Like a mammal

Words that rhyme with mammalian

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

talionthaliancaleankalianalienaustralianbachailian

Related words

mammaliaeutheriantherianmetatherianprototherianmammal-likeendothermichomeothermic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mammalian"?▾

"Mammalian" has 3 syllables: mamm · al · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "mammalian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mammalian" is /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/.

What does "mammalian" mean?▾

Mammalian: Any mammal.

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