To pronounce "cercus", say CERC-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"cercus" has 2 syllables: cerc-us. It rhymes with turkis and clearchus, if that helps it stick.
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"Cercus" has 2 syllables: cerc · us.
Cercus: Structures on the end of on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.
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