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