To pronounce "ptolemaic", say PTOL-em-aic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ptolemaic
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PTOL-em-aic
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"ptolemaic" has 3 syllables: ptol-em-aic. It rhymes with archaic and prosaic, if that helps it stick.
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"Ptolemaic" has 3 syllables: ptol · em · aic.
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