To pronounce "hippoboscidae", say HIPP-ob-osc-id-ae — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hippoboscidae
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HIPP-ob-osc-id-ae
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"hippoboscidae" has 5 syllables: hipp-ob-osc-id-ae.
"Hippoboscidae" has 5 syllables: hipp · ob · osc · id · ae.
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