To pronounce "ptolemais", say PTOL-em-ais — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ptolemais
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3
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PTOL-em-ais
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"ptolemais" has 3 syllables: ptol-em-ais.
"Ptolemais" has 3 syllables: ptol · em · ais.
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