To pronounce "hippopotamidae", say HIPP-op-ot-am-id-ae — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HIPP-op-ot-am-id-ae
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"hippopotamidae" has 6 syllables: hipp-op-ot-am-id-ae.
"Hippopotamidae" has 6 syllables: hipp · op · ot · am · id · ae.
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