Pterodactyls, with their distinctive and prehistoric status, have captured the fascination of many. Saying their title appropriately provides to the joys 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” must be pronounced as in “sizzling.” The “y” in “dactyl” ought to have a brief “i” sound, just like the “i” in “it.”
