Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does megatherium mean?
A ground sloth of the extinct genus Megatherium, esp. the megathere
Where does megatherium come from?
From the genus name.

How to pronounce megatherium

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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