To pronounce "erasmus", say ER-asm-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
erasmus
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"erasmus" has 3 syllables: er-asm-us. It rhymes with rasmus, if that helps it stick.
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"Erasmus" has 3 syllables: er · asm · us.
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