To pronounce "ptyalism", say PTYAL-ism — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ptyalism
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"ptyalism" has 2 syllables: ptyal-ism. It rhymes with sciolism, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ptyalism" has 2 syllables: ptyal · ism.
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