To pronounce "dactylus", say DACTYL-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dactylus
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DACTYL-us
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"dactylus" has 2 syllables: dactyl-us.
"Dactylus" has 2 syllables: dactyl · us.
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