To pronounce "hectocotylized", say HECT-oc-otyl-iz-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hectocotylized
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HECT-oc-otyl-iz-ed
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"hectocotylized" has 5 syllables: hect-oc-otyl-iz-ed.
"Hectocotylized" has 5 syllables: hect · oc · otyl · iz · ed.
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