How to Pronounce Pterosaur

To pronounce "pterosaur", say PTER-os-aur — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pterosaur”

"pterosaur" has 3 syllables: pter-os-aur.

What does pterosaur mean?

noun

  1. Any of several flying reptiles, of the extinct order Pterosauria, including the pterodactyls.

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Related words

pterosaurianpterosauromorphpterodactylpterodactylidpteranodontoidpterodactyloidplesiosaurpterothecid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pterosaur"?▾

"Pterosaur" has 3 syllables: pter · os · aur.

What is the IPA transcription of "pterosaur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pterosaur" is /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/.

What does "pterosaur" mean?▾

Pterosaur: Any of several flying reptiles, of the extinct order Pterosauria, including the pterodactyls.

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