To pronounce "pterodactylus", say PTER-od-actyl-us — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pterodactylus
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PTER-od-actyl-us
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"pterodactylus" has 4 syllables: pter-od-actyl-us.
"Pterodactylus" has 4 syllables: pter · od · actyl · us.
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