To pronounce "phoebus", say PHOEB-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phoebus
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PHOEB-us
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"phoebus" has 2 syllables: phoeb-us. It rhymes with rebus and cebus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: phebus — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Phoebus" has 2 syllables: phoeb · us.
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