To pronounce "polioencephalitis", say POL-ioenc-eph-al-it-is — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
polioencephalitis
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POL-ioenc-eph-al-it-is
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"polioencephalitis" has 6 syllables: pol-ioenc-eph-al-it-is.
"Polioencephalitis" has 6 syllables: pol · ioenc · eph · al · it · is.
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