To pronounce "ambidextrous", say AMB-id-extr-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ambidextrous
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AMB-id-extr-ous
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"ambidextrous" has 4 syllables: amb-id-extr-ous. It rhymes with dextrous, if that helps it stick.
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"Ambidextrous" has 4 syllables: amb · id · extr · ous.
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