To pronounce "hydroencephalus", say HYDROENC-eph-al-us — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hydroencephalus
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HYDROENC-eph-al-us
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"hydroencephalus" has 4 syllables: hydroenc-eph-al-us. It rhymes with cephalous and ephelis, if that helps it stick.
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"Hydroencephalus" has 4 syllables: hydroenc · eph · al · us.
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