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