To pronounce "polypus", say POLYP-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
polypus
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"polypus" has 2 syllables: polyp-us. It rhymes with polypous, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: polypous — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Polypus" has 2 syllables: polyp · us.
Polypus: A cardiac thrombus usually found post-mortem.
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