To pronounce "philaenus", say PHIL-aen-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
philaenus
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PHIL-aen-us
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"philaenus" has 3 syllables: phil-aen-us. It rhymes with chilliness and hilliness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Philaenus" has 3 syllables: phil · aen · us.
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