To pronounce "polypterus", say POLYPT-er-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
polypterus
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POLYPT-er-us
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"polypterus" has 3 syllables: polypt-er-us. It rhymes with thelypteris, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Polypterus" has 3 syllables: polypt · er · us.
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