How to Pronounce "saurians"
word
ˈsɔːriənz
SAWR-ee-uhnz
sˈɔːɹiən
SAW-ree-uhn
Definition
Saurians are reptiles that belong to the group including lizards and other similar creatures, both living and extinct. The term is often used for ancient, lizard-like reptiles from the age of dinosaurs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɔːriənz
British English
sˈɔːɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAWR-ee-uhnz
UK
SAW-ree-uhn
Listen in Context
There are many types of saurians in the fossil record.
Lizards and their ancient relatives are called saurians.
Some saurians were very large, while others were quite small.
Scientists still discover new species of ancient saurians every year.