To pronounce "anencephaly", say AN-enc-eph-aly — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
anencephaly
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AN-enc-eph-aly
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"anencephaly" has 4 syllables: an-enc-eph-aly. It rhymes with cephaly, if that helps it stick.
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"Anencephaly" has 4 syllables: an · enc · eph · aly.
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