To pronounce "phthirapterologist", say PHTHIR-apt-er-ol-og-ist — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phthirapterologist
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PHTHIR-apt-er-ol-og-ist
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"phthirapterologist" has 6 syllables: phthir-apt-er-ol-og-ist.
"Phthirapterologist" has 6 syllables: phthir · apt · er · ol · og · ist.
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