Here is how to pronounce "dinosaur":
American Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪnəsɔːr/
Breakdown: DIE-nuh-sawr
British Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪnəsɔːr/
Breakdown: DIE-nuh-sawr
This word can also be broken down into syllables as die·nuh·sawr. The first syllable, "die", is pronounced as the word "dye" without an "e" at the end. The second syllable, "nuh", is pronounced with a short "uh" sound, similar to the "a" in the word "under." The final syllable, "sawr", is pronounced as the word "sore" without the "e" sound at the end.
Definition of
dinosaur
Noun: An extinct reptile with a large body and tail, small arms, and a bony covering often featuring scales or feathers.
Examples:
- The museum has a fascinating exhibit on various species of dinosaurs.
- My son loves to play with his toy dinosaurs and reenact prehistoric scenes.
- Paleontologists study ancient fossils of dinosaurs to better understand their biology and behavior.
What does it mean
dinosaur