To pronounce "phthirius", say PHTHIR-ius — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phthirius
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"phthirius" has 2 syllables: phthir-ius. It rhymes with sirius, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Phthirius" has 2 syllables: phthir · ius.
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