To pronounce "pyelonephritis", say PYEL-on-ephr-it-is — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pyelonephritis
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PYEL-on-ephr-it-is
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"pyelonephritis" has 5 syllables: pyel-on-ephr-it-is.
"Pyelonephritis" has 5 syllables: pyel · on · ephr · it · is.
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