To pronounce "pediculous", say PED-ic-ul-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pediculous
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PED-ic-ul-ous
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"pediculous" has 4 syllables: ped-ic-ul-ous. It rhymes with pediculus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pediculus — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pediculous" has 4 syllables: ped · ic · ul · ous.
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