How to Pronounce Hectocotylus

To pronounce "hectocotylus", say HECT-oc-otyl-us — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

HECT-oc-otyl-us

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"hectocotylus" has 4 syllables: hect-oc-otyl-us.

What does hectocotylus mean?

noun

  1. A modified arm of any of several male cephalopods that functions as a reproductive organ by transfering sperm to the mantle of the female.

Related words

hectocotylyhectocotylizationnectostemhydroeciumsomatocystcingulumcymbiumctenocyst

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How many syllables are in "hectocotylus"?▾

"Hectocotylus" has 4 syllables: hect · oc · otyl · us.

What does "hectocotylus" mean?▾

Hectocotylus: A modified arm of any of several male cephalopods that functions as a reproductive organ by transfering sperm to the mantle of the female.

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