To pronounce "retroperistalsis", say RETR-op-er-ist-als-is — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
retroperistalsis
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RETR-op-er-ist-als-is
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"retroperistalsis" has 6 syllables: retr-op-er-ist-als-is.
"Retroperistalsis" has 6 syllables: retr · op · er · ist · als · is.
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