How to Pronounce Proboscidian

To pronounce "proboscidian", say PROB-osc-id-ian — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROB-osc-id-ian

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💡 Tip for remembering “proboscidian”

"proboscidian" has 4 syllables: prob-osc-id-ian.

What does proboscidian mean?

noun

  1. One of the Proboscidea.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the Proboscidea.

Related words

proboscideanproboscidialproboscidateproboscoidmolluskanacanthodeanophiurioidscolopidal

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How many syllables are in "proboscidian"?▾

"Proboscidian" has 4 syllables: prob · osc · id · ian.

What does "proboscidian" mean?▾

Proboscidian: One of the Proboscidea.

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