To pronounce "decolonisation", say DEC-ol-on-is-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decolonisation
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DEC-ol-on-is-at-ion
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"decolonisation" has 6 syllables: dec-ol-on-is-at-ion.
"Decolonisation" has 6 syllables: dec · ol · on · is · at · ion.
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