To pronounce "hippopotamid", say HIPP-op-ot-am-id — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hippopotamid
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HIPP-op-ot-am-id
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"hippopotamid" has 5 syllables: hipp-op-ot-am-id.
"Hippopotamid" has 5 syllables: hipp · op · ot · am · id.
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