How to Pronounce Plantigrade

To pronounce "plantigrade", say PLANT-igr-ad-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plantigrade”

"plantigrade" has 4 syllables: plant-igr-ad-e. It rhymes with antegrade, if that helps it stick.

What does plantigrade mean?

noun

  1. A plantigrade animal; an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

adjective

  1. Of an animal: walking with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

Words that rhyme with plantigrade

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antegrade

Related words

digitigradeunguligradepronogradesaltigradefin-footedpedigerousambulatoriallaterigrade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plantigrade"?▾

"Plantigrade" has 4 syllables: plant · igr · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "plantigrade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plantigrade" is /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/.

What does "plantigrade" mean?▾

Plantigrade: A plantigrade animal; an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

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