To pronounce "city-state", say CITYST-at-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CITYST-at-e
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"city-state" has 3 syllables: cityst-at-e.
"City-state" has 3 syllables: cityst · at · e.
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