How to Pronounce "brontosaurus"
word
ˌbɹɔnəˈsɔɹəs/, /ˌbɹɔntəˈsɔɹəs
bron-tuh-SOR-us
bɹˌɒntəsˈɔːɹəs
bront-uh-SAW-ruhs
Definition
A brontosaurus is a large, long-necked herbivorous dinosaur that lived about 150 million years ago. It is famous for its massive size and long tail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbɹɔnəˈsɔɹəs/, /ˌbɹɔntəˈsɔɹəs
British English
bɹˌɒntəsˈɔːɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bron-tuh-SOR-us
UK
bront-uh-SAW-ruhs
Listen in Context
The brontosaurus was a huge plant-eating dinosaur.
My favorite dinosaur is the brontosaurus.
The brontosaurus had a long neck to reach tall trees.
Kids love drawing the brontosaurus with its big body and tiny head.