To pronounce "pappus", say PAPP-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"pappus" has 2 syllables: papp-us. It rhymes with lapis and pappous, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pappous, papess — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pappus" has 2 syllables: papp · us.
Pappus: The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
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