To pronounce "portulacaceous", say PORT-ul-ac-ac-eous — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PORT-ul-ac-ac-eous
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"portulacaceous" has 5 syllables: port-ul-ac-ac-eous.
"Portulacaceous" has 5 syllables: port · ul · ac · ac · eous.
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