How to Pronounce Mastodon

To pronounce "mastodon", say MAST-od-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmæstədɑn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmæstədɑn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mastodon”

"mastodon" has 3 syllables: mast-od-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does mastodon mean?

noun

  1. Extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differs from elephants and mammoths in the form of the molar teeth.

Words that rhyme with mastodon

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

mammothmastodontonmegamammalmammutidelephantmegathere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mastodon"?▾

"Mastodon" has 3 syllables: mast · od · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "mastodon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mastodon" is /ˈmæstədɑn/.

What does "mastodon" mean?▾

Mastodon: Extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differs from elephants and mammoths in the form of the molar teeth.

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