To pronounce "closely-held", say CLOS-elyh-eld — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CLOS-elyh-eld
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"closely-held" has 3 syllables: clos-elyh-eld.
"Closely-held" has 3 syllables: clos · elyh · eld.
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