To pronounce "pemphigus", say PEMPH-ig-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"pemphigus" has 3 syllables: pemph-ig-us. It rhymes with pemphigous, if that helps it stick.
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noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pemphigus" has 3 syllables: pemph · ig · us.
Pemphigus: A severe autoimmune skin disease characterized by pustules and painful blisters, and which can be fatal.
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