To pronounce "petroliferous", say PETR-ol-if-er-ous — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"petroliferous" has 5 syllables: petr-ol-if-er-ous.
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"Petroliferous" has 5 syllables: petr · ol · if · er · ous.
Petroliferous: (of a rock or geologic formation) Containing or yielding petroleum.
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