To pronounce "heterocercal", say HET-er-oc-erc-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
heterocercal
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HET-er-oc-erc-al
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"heterocercal" has 5 syllables: het-er-oc-erc-al. It rhymes with circle and encircle, if that helps it stick.
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"Heterocercal" has 5 syllables: het · er · oc · erc · al.
Heterocercal: Of a fish's tail, such that the vertebral column bends and extends upwards into the upper lobe of the tail, making it larger than the lower lobe; as in sharks, rays, and skates.
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