To pronounce "illicitous", say ILL-ic-it-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
illicitous
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ILL-ic-it-ous
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"illicitous" has 4 syllables: ill-ic-it-ous. It rhymes with melicytus, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Illicitous" has 4 syllables: ill · ic · it · ous.
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