To pronounce "sesquipedalian", say SESQ-uip-ed-al-ian — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sesquipedalian
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SESQ-uip-ed-al-ian
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"sesquipedalian" has 5 syllables: sesq-uip-ed-al-ian.
"Sesquipedalian" has 5 syllables: sesq · uip · ed · al · ian.
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