How to Pronounce Plesiosaur

To pronounce "plesiosaur", say PLES-ios-aur — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpliːsiəsɔːɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpliːsiəsɔːɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plesiosaur”

"plesiosaur" has 3 syllables: ples-ios-aur.

What does plesiosaur mean?

noun

  1. Any of several extinct marine reptiles, of the order Plesiosauria, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Synonyms

plesiosaurus

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plesiosaur"?▾

"Plesiosaur" has 3 syllables: ples · ios · aur.

What is the IPA transcription of "plesiosaur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plesiosaur" is /ˈpliːsiəsɔːɹ/.

What does "plesiosaur" mean?▾

Plesiosaur: Any of several extinct marine reptiles, of the order Plesiosauria, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

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