To pronounce "medusa", say MED-us-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"medusa" has 3 syllables: med-us-a. It rhymes with brusa and kusa, if that helps it stick.
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"Medusa" has 3 syllables: med · us · a.
Medusa: A jellyfish; specifically , a non-polyp form of individual cnidarians, consisting of a gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles.
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