To pronounce "populus", say POP-ul-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POP-ul-us
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"populus" has 3 syllables: pop-ul-us. It rhymes with populace and populous, if that helps it stick.
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"Populus" has 3 syllables: pop · ul · us.
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