To pronounce "paraphyletic", say PAR-aphyl-et-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAR-aphyl-et-ic
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"paraphyletic" has 4 syllables: par-aphyl-et-ic.
"Paraphyletic" has 4 syllables: par · aphyl · et · ic.
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