To pronounce "philadelphus", say PHIL-ad-elph-us — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"philadelphus" has 4 syllables: phil-ad-elph-us.
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"Philadelphus" has 4 syllables: phil · ad · elph · us.
Philadelphus: Any of the genus Philadelphus of shrubs.
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