How to Pronounce Pelycosaur

To pronounce "pelycosaur", say PELYC-os-aur — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PELYC-os-aur

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"pelycosaur" has 3 syllables: pelyc-os-aur.

What does pelycosaur mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of basal or primitive Late Paleozoic synapsid amniotes, part of a polyphyletic grade, formerly regarded as order Pelycosauria.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "pelycosaur"?▾

"Pelycosaur" has 3 syllables: pelyc · os · aur.

What does "pelycosaur" mean?▾

Pelycosaur: Any of a group of basal or primitive Late Paleozoic synapsid amniotes, part of a polyphyletic grade, formerly regarded as order Pelycosauria.

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