To pronounce "cost-benefit", say COSTB-en-ef-it — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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COSTB-en-ef-it
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"cost-benefit" has 4 syllables: costb-en-ef-it.
"Cost-benefit" has 4 syllables: costb · en · ef · it.
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