How to Pronounce Saurian

To pronounce "saurian", say SAUR-ian — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɔːɹiən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɔːɹiən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “saurian”

"saurian" has 2 syllables: saur-ian.

What does saurian mean?

adjective

  1. Like or resembling a lizard.

noun

  1. (properly) A reptile of the suborder Sauria.
  2. (popularly) Any large reptilian animal, including crocodiles and reptilian aliens.

adjective

  1. Of or related to the members of the suborder Sauria.

Synonyms

lacertianlacertilianlacertinelizardysaurian

Related words

saurischiansaursauropterygiansaurornithoididsauropsidsauropodsauropsidiansauropsidan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saurian"?▾

"Saurian" has 2 syllables: saur · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "saurian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saurian" is /ˈsɔːɹiən/.

What does "saurian" mean?▾

Saurian: Like or resembling a lizard.

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