How to Pronounce "reptilian"
word
rep-TIL-yuhn
rep-TIL-ee-uhn
Definition
Describes something that is related to, resembles, or has characteristics of a reptile, such as a snake or lizard. It can refer to actual reptiles or describe people or things that appear cold or unfeeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɛpˈtɪɫjən
British English
ɹɛptˈɪliən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rep-TIL-yuhn
UK
rep-TIL-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The lizard has reptilian skin.
Snakes are reptilian animals.
Dinosaurs were reptilian creatures.
His reptilian stare made everyone uncomfortable.