To pronounce "ptilosis", say PTIL-os-is — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ptilosis
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PTIL-os-is
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"ptilosis" has 3 syllables: ptil-os-is. It rhymes with psilosis and tylosis, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: tylosis — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ptilosis" has 3 syllables: ptil · os · is.
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