To pronounce "hydrocephalous", say HYDROC-eph-al-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HYDROC-eph-al-ous
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"hydrocephalous" has 4 syllables: hydroc-eph-al-ous. It rhymes with hydrocephalus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: hydrocephalus — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Hydrocephalous" has 4 syllables: hydroc · eph · al · ous.
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