To pronounce "detritivorous", say DETR-it-iv-or-ous — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DETR-it-iv-or-ous
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"detritivorous" has 5 syllables: detr-it-iv-or-ous.
"Detritivorous" has 5 syllables: detr · it · iv · or · ous.
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