To pronounce "call-by-name", say CALLBYN-am-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
call-by-name
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CALLBYN-am-e
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"call-by-name" has 3 syllables: callbyn-am-e.
"Call-by-name" has 3 syllables: callbyn · am · e.
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