To pronounce "pithecanthropus", say PITH-ec-anthr-op-us — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PITH-ec-anthr-op-us
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"pithecanthropus" has 5 syllables: pith-ec-anthr-op-us.
"Pithecanthropus" has 5 syllables: pith · ec · anthr · op · us.
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