How to Pronounce Echinus

To pronounce "echinus", say ECH-in-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

ECH-in-us

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💡 Tip for remembering “echinus”

"echinus" has 3 syllables: ech-in-us. It rhymes with tetchiness, if that helps it stick.

What does echinus mean?

noun

  1. A sea urchin.
  2. The rounded moulding forming the bell of the capital of the Grecian Doric style, which is of a peculiar elastic curve.

Words that rhyme with echinus

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tetchiness

Related words

rudimenteuechinoidurchinechinothurioidechinometridechinaceanechinoidechinid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "echinus"?▾

"Echinus" has 3 syllables: ech · in · us.

What does "echinus" mean?▾

Echinus: A sea urchin.

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