To pronounce "close-tongued", say CLOS-et-ong-ued — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CLOS-et-ong-ued
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"close-tongued" has 4 syllables: clos-et-ong-ued.
"Close-tongued" has 4 syllables: clos · et · ong · ued.
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