To pronounce "orycteropus", say ORYCT-er-op-us — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
orycteropus
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ORYCT-er-op-us
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"orycteropus" has 4 syllables: oryct-er-op-us.
"Orycteropus" has 4 syllables: oryct · er · op · us.
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