alpheus
nounHow many syllables in alpheus?
There are 2 syllables in the word alpheus.How to pronounce alpheus:
Definition of alpheus:
- alpheus (noun):
- a greek river-god who pursues the nymph arethusa and is finally united with her
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In English, a syllable can sometimes consist of a single vowel sound, as in the word 'I'.
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