To pronounce "decades-long", say DEC-ad-esl-ong — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEC-ad-esl-ong
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"decades-long" has 4 syllables: dec-ad-esl-ong.
"Decades-long" has 4 syllables: dec · ad · esl · ong.
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