To pronounce "erpetologist", say ERP-et-ol-og-ist — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
erpetologist
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ERP-et-ol-og-ist
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"erpetologist" has 5 syllables: erp-et-ol-og-ist. It rhymes with herpetologist, if that helps it stick.
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"Erpetologist" has 5 syllables: erp · et · ol · og · ist.
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