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
US
SOR-ee-uhn
UK
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.