How to Pronounce Cetacean

To pronounce "cetacean", say CET-ac-ean — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

CET-ac-ean

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💡 Tip for remembering “cetacean”

"cetacean" has 3 syllables: cet-ac-ean. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with cetacean

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

blowerwhalecetaceanarwalcephalouscephalatecaudatecepheid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cetacean"?▾

"Cetacean" has 3 syllables: cet · ac · ean.

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