To pronounce "phthirapterist", say PHTHIR-apt-er-ist — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phthirapterist
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PHTHIR-apt-er-ist
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"phthirapterist" has 4 syllables: phthir-apt-er-ist.
"Phthirapterist" has 4 syllables: phthir · apt · er · ist.
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