The word "saurodon" is spelled with two syllables: saur-o-don. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈsɔːrədɒn/. The first syllable, "saur," is pronounced with an open-mid back unrounded vowel sound. The second syllable, "o," is pronounced with a short, low-mid back rounded vowel sound. The final syllable, "don," is pronounced with a short, low-mid back unrounded vowel sound. Together, these three syllables create the unique pronunciation of the word "saurodon."
A genus of fossil fishes, so called from their affinity to the saurians, and the character of their teeth.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.