How to Pronounce Papilionaceous

To pronounce "papilionaceous", say PAP-il-ion-ac-eous — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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14

Letters

PAP-il-ion-ac-eous

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💡 Tip for remembering “papilionaceous”

"papilionaceous" has 5 syllables: pap-il-ion-ac-eous.

What does papilionaceous mean?

adjective

  1. Having the form of a butterfly.
  2. Having a corolla showing bilateral symmetry with prominent wing-like petals, as found in the Faboidea (Papilionoidea).

Related words

corollapapillionaceouspapilionatelepidopterouslepidopteralpyralidtailedhesperian

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How many syllables are in "papilionaceous"?▾

"Papilionaceous" has 5 syllables: pap · il · ion · ac · eous.

What does "papilionaceous" mean?▾

Papilionaceous: Having the form of a butterfly.

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