To pronounce "phthalein", say PHTHAL-ein — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phthalein
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PHTHAL-ein
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"phthalein" has 2 syllables: phthal-ein. It rhymes with aliene and phenylthaline, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Phthalein" has 2 syllables: phthal · ein.
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