To pronounce "pelecanus", say PEL-ec-an-us — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pelecanus
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PEL-ec-an-us
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"pelecanus" has 4 syllables: pel-ec-an-us.
"Pelecanus" has 4 syllables: pel · ec · an · us.
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