To pronounce "australopithecus", say AUSTR-al-op-ith-ec-us — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
australopithecus
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AUSTR-al-op-ith-ec-us
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"australopithecus" has 6 syllables: austr-al-op-ith-ec-us.
"Australopithecus" has 6 syllables: austr · al · op · ith · ec · us.
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