How Are Pterosaur Names Pronounced?

Everyone knows how to say "Tyrannosaurus rex," but pterosaur names are not as familiar as those of their dinosaur cousins. Even the word "pterosaur" (TER-o-soar) can trip up readers with its silent "p" (the word originates from the Greek pteron, for wing, and sauros, for lizard). Now, you can brush up on tongue-twisting pterosaur genus names, from Jeholopterus to Quetzalcoatlus, with a pronunciation guide featuring students from the Museum's education programs.