To pronounce "phthalidomide", say PHTHAL-id-om-id-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phthalidomide
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PHTHAL-id-om-id-e
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"phthalidomide" has 5 syllables: phthal-id-om-id-e.
"Phthalidomide" has 5 syllables: phthal · id · om · id · e.
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