To pronounce "editor-in-chief", say ED-it-or-inch-ief — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"editor-in-chief" has 5 syllables: ed-it-or-inch-ief.
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"Editor-in-chief" has 5 syllables: ed · it · or · inch · ief.
Editor-in-chief: The highest ranking editor on an editorial staff.
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