To pronounce "adelphous", say AD-elph-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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AD-elph-ous
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"adelphous" has 3 syllables: ad-elph-ous. It rhymes with didelphous and didelphis, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Adelphous" has 3 syllables: ad · elph · ous.
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