How do you pronounce these 21 whimsical words?
Some roll off the tongue, others twist it in knots.
Dinosaur names can certainly be a mouthful, but learning to pronounce them gave me a new appreciation for phonetics.
Inspired by all this prehistoric nomenclature, I compiled a list of words that are fun to say (dinosaur names not included).
Have some fun pronouncing them on your own, especially the unfamiliar ones. Then click on the word for an audible pronunciation. (Definitions and pronunciations are from Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com.)
Bourgeoisie — the middle class.
Cerulean — a deep blue color; sky-blue.
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