How to Pronounce Pheromones

To pronounce "pheromones", say PHER-om-on-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

PHER-om-on-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pheromones”

"pheromones" has 4 syllables: pher-om-on-es. It rhymes with jones and homophones, if that helps it stick.

What does pheromones mean?

noun

  1. A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

Words that rhyme with pheromones

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

joneshomophonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbones

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pheromones"?▾

"Pheromones" has 4 syllables: pher · om · on · es.

What does "pheromones" mean?▾

Pheromones: A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

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