To pronounce "pugilistics", say PUG-il-ist-ics — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pugilistics
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PUG-il-ist-ics
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"pugilistics" has 4 syllables: pug-il-ist-ics.
"Pugilistics" has 4 syllables: pug · il · ist · ics.
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