How to Pronounce "saurian"

word

ˈsɔːɹiən

SOR-ee-uhn

sˈɔːɹiən

SOR-ee-uhn

Definition

A saurian is any reptile of a group that includes lizards and other similar prehistoric creatures, especially dinosaurs. The term can also describe anything that resembles a lizard.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈsɔːɹiən

British English

sˈɔːɹiən

Simplified Pronunciation

SOR-ee-uhn

Listen in Context

A dinosaur is a type of saurian.

The museum has a saurian skeleton on display.

Many saurian creatures lived millions of years ago.

That statue looks almost saurian with its long tail and sharp claws.