How to Pronounce Cephalous

To pronounce "cephalous", say CEPH-al-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CEPH-al-ous

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💡 Tip for remembering “cephalous”

"cephalous" has 3 syllables: ceph-al-ous. It rhymes with ephelis and cephalus, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cephalus — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cephalous mean?

adjective

  1. Having a head; applied chiefly to the Cephalata, a division of mollusks.

Words that rhyme with cephalous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epheliscephalushydroencephalus

Related words

cephalatezoocephalicacanthocephalouscepheidzygokrotaphicleptocephaliccetaceanacephalan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cephalous"?▾

"Cephalous" has 3 syllables: ceph · al · ous.

What does "cephalous" mean?▾

Cephalous: Having a head; applied chiefly to the Cephalata, a division of mollusks.

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