To pronounce "herophilus", say HER-oph-il-us — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
herophilus
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HER-oph-il-us
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"herophilus" has 4 syllables: her-oph-il-us. It rhymes with xerophilous and aerophilous, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Herophilus" has 4 syllables: her · oph · il · us.
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