To pronounce "pterygomaxillary", say PTERYG-om-ax-ill-ary — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PTERYG-om-ax-ill-ary
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"pterygomaxillary" has 5 syllables: pteryg-om-ax-ill-ary.
"Pterygomaxillary" has 5 syllables: pteryg · om · ax · ill · ary.
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