To pronounce "congenital", say CONG-en-it-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"congenital" has 4 syllables: cong-en-it-al. It rhymes with genital and phenetol, if that helps it stick.
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"Congenital" has 4 syllables: cong · en · it · al.
Congenital: (of a trait or a disease) Present since birth.
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