How to Pronounce Pterodactyl

To pronounce "pterodactyl", say PTER-od-actyl — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tˈɛɹədˌæktaɪl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “pterodactyl”

"pterodactyl" has 3 syllables: pter-od-actyl.

What does pterodactyl mean?

noun

  1. A pterosaur in the genus Pterodactylus.
  2. Any pterosaur.

Related words

pterodactylidterodactylpterodactyloidpterosaurianpterosaurpteranodontidpteranodontoidpteranodontian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pterodactyl"?▾

"Pterodactyl" has 3 syllables: pter · od · actyl.

What is the IPA transcription of "pterodactyl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pterodactyl" is /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/.

What does "pterodactyl" mean?▾

Pterodactyl: A pterosaur in the genus Pterodactylus.

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