Pterodactyls, with their distinctive and prehistoric fame, have captured the fascination of many. Saying their identify appropriately provides to the fun of discussing these historic flying reptiles. To pronounce “Pterodactyl,” break it down into syllables: “Pter-o-dac-tyl.”
The stress falls on the second syllable, “dac.” The “o” in “Pter” and “dac” ought to be pronounced as in “scorching.” The “y” in “dactyl” ought to have a brief “i” sound, just like the “i” in “it.”