To pronounce "brigadier-general", say BRIG-ad-ierg-en-er-al — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BRIG-ad-ierg-en-er-al
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"brigadier-general" has 6 syllables: brig-ad-ierg-en-er-al.
"Brigadier-general" has 6 syllables: brig · ad · ierg · en · er · al.
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