To pronounce "balaenoptera", say BAL-aen-opt-er-a — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
balaenoptera
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BAL-aen-opt-er-a
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"balaenoptera" has 5 syllables: bal-aen-opt-er-a.
"Balaenoptera" has 5 syllables: bal · aen · opt · er · a.
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