To pronounce "ptolemy", say PTOL-emy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ptolemy
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PTOL-emy
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"ptolemy" has 2 syllables: ptol-emy. It rhymes with polemy and kolami, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ptolemy" has 2 syllables: ptol · emy.
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