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