To pronounce "pterion", say PTER-ion — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pterion
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PTER-ion
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"pterion" has 2 syllables: pter-ion. It rhymes with therian and hereon, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pterion" has 2 syllables: pter · ion.
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