To pronounce "decapentaplegic", say DEC-ap-ent-apl-eg-ic — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decapentaplegic
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DEC-ap-ent-apl-eg-ic
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"decapentaplegic" has 6 syllables: dec-ap-ent-apl-eg-ic.
"Decapentaplegic" has 6 syllables: dec · ap · ent · apl · eg · ic.
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