To pronounce "dephlogisticated", say DEPHL-og-ist-ic-at-ed — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEPHL-og-ist-ic-at-ed
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"dephlogisticated" has 6 syllables: dephl-og-ist-ic-at-ed.
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"Dephlogisticated" has 6 syllables: dephl · og · ist · ic · at · ed.
Dephlogisticated: To take away the phlogiston, i.e. ability to burn, which is now understood to be chemically impossible
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