Pterodactyls, with their distinctive and prehistoric repute, have captured the fascination of many. Saying their title appropriately provides to the fun of discussing these historical 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.”
