To pronounce "mephistophelean", say MEPH-ist-oph-el-ean — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MEPH-ist-oph-el-ean
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"mephistophelean" has 5 syllables: meph-ist-oph-el-ean. It rhymes with mephistophelian, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mephistophelian — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Mephistophelean" has 5 syllables: meph · ist · oph · el · ean.
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