To pronounce "hieroglyphs", say HIER-oglyphs — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hieroglyphs
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HIER-oglyphs
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"hieroglyphs" has 2 syllables: hier-oglyphs. It rhymes with sniffs and petroglyphs, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hieroglyphs" has 2 syllables: hier · oglyphs.
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