To pronounce "xerophilous", say XER-oph-il-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
xerophilous
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XER-oph-il-ous
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"xerophilous" has 4 syllables: xer-oph-il-ous. It rhymes with aerophilous and herophilus, if that helps it stick.
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"Xerophilous" has 4 syllables: xer · oph · il · ous.
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