To pronounce "spheniscus", say SPHEN-isc-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
spheniscus
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SPHEN-isc-us
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"spheniscus" has 3 syllables: sphen-isc-us. It rhymes with meniscus and granicus, if that helps it stick.
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"Spheniscus" has 3 syllables: sphen · isc · us.
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