To pronounce "extra-terrestrial", say EXTR-at-err-estr-ial — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
extra-terrestrial
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EXTR-at-err-estr-ial
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"extra-terrestrial" has 5 syllables: extr-at-err-estr-ial.
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"Extra-terrestrial" has 5 syllables: extr · at · err · estr · ial.
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