To pronounce "great-aunt", say GREAT-aunt — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"great-aunt" has 2 syllables: great-aunt.
noun
"Great-aunt" has 2 syllables: great · aunt.
Great-aunt: An aunt of one's parent (i.e. a sister or sister-in-law of one's grandparent).
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