How to Pronounce Reptiles

To pronounce "reptiles", say REPT-il-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

REPT-il-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “reptiles”

"reptiles" has 3 syllables: rept-il-es.

What does reptiles mean?

noun

  1. A cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia.
  2. A mean or grovelling person.

Related words

reptilianamphibiaamphibianamphibiansarthropodsbirdbirdschelonian

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How many syllables are in "reptiles"?▾

"Reptiles" has 3 syllables: rept · il · es.

What does "reptiles" mean?▾

Reptiles: A cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia.

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