To pronounce "polyphthong", say POLYPHTH-ong — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POLYPHTH-ong
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"polyphthong" has 2 syllables: polyphth-ong.
"Polyphthong" has 2 syllables: polyphth · ong.
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