To pronounce "neoteny", say NEOT-eny — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
neoteny
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NEOT-eny
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"neoteny" has 2 syllables: neot-eny. It rhymes with monotony and botany, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Neoteny" has 2 syllables: neot · eny.
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