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How do you pronounce Erinaceus europaeus?

The scientific name *Erinaceus europaeus* is pronounced:

* Err-in-ay-see-us yoo-roh-pay-us

Here's a breakdown:

* Erinaceus: The "e" at the beginning is pronounced like the "e" in "bed". The "i" is like the "i" in "bin". The "c" makes a "s" sound. The last syllable "us" is pronounced like the "us" in "bus".

* europaeus: The "e" at the beginning is pronounced like the "e" in "bed". The "u" is like the "oo" in "moon". The "a" is like the "a" in "father". The "us" is pronounced like the "us" in "bus".

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