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