To pronounce "small-pox", say SMALLP-ox — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
small-pox
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SMALLP-ox
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"small-pox" has 2 syllables: smallp-ox.
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"Small-pox" has 2 syllables: smallp · ox.
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