To pronounce "syphilis", say SYPHIL-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
syphilis
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/ˈsɪfɪlɪs/
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"syphilis" has 2 syllables: syphil-is.
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"Syphilis" has 2 syllables: syphil · is.
The IPA transcription of "syphilis" is /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/.
Syphilis: A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
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