To pronounce "phenakistoscope", say PHEN-ak-ist-osc-op-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phenakistoscope
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PHEN-ak-ist-osc-op-e
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"phenakistoscope" has 6 syllables: phen-ak-ist-osc-op-e.
"Phenakistoscope" has 6 syllables: phen · ak · ist · osc · op · e.
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