To pronounce "leptocephalous", say LEPT-oc-eph-al-ous — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
leptocephalous
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LEPT-oc-eph-al-ous
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"leptocephalous" has 5 syllables: lept-oc-eph-al-ous. It rhymes with leptocephalus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: leptocephalus — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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"Leptocephalous" has 5 syllables: lept · oc · eph · al · ous.
Leptocephalous: Relating to a leptocephalus
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