How to Pronounce Cactuses

To pronounce "cactuses", say CACT-us-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

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Letters

CACT-us-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cactuses”

"cactuses" has 3 syllables: cact-us-es.

What does cactuses mean?

noun

  1. Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.
  2. Any succulent plant with a thick fleshy stem bearing spines but no leaves, such as euphorbs.

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How many syllables are in "cactuses"?▾

"Cactuses" has 3 syllables: cact · us · es.

What does "cactuses" mean?▾

Cactuses: Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

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