To pronounce "commander-in-chief", say COMM-and-er-inch-ief — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"commander-in-chief" has 5 syllables: comm-and-er-inch-ief.
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"Commander-in-chief" has 5 syllables: comm · and · er · inch · ief.
Commander-in-chief: Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country.
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