To pronounce "velociraptor", say VEL-oc-ir-apt-or — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
velociraptor
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VEL-oc-ir-apt-or
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"velociraptor" has 5 syllables: vel-oc-ir-apt-or. It rhymes with chapter and raptor, if that helps it stick.
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"Velociraptor" has 5 syllables: vel · oc · ir · apt · or.
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