dinosaurio
dinosaur
Latin America
Simplified: dee-noh-SOW-ryoh
IPA: di.no'sau.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: dee-noh-SOW-ryoh
IPA: di.no'sau.ɾʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
di
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
sau
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • au like now
  • now sound similar to English
rio
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o