To pronounce "spermaceti", say SPERM-ac-et-i — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"spermaceti" has 4 syllables: sperm-ac-et-i.
noun
"Spermaceti" has 4 syllables: sperm · ac · et · i.
Spermaceti: A wax obtained from the head of sperm whales and used to make cosmetics etc.
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