To pronounce "highly-developed", say HIGHLYD-ev-el-op-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
highly-developed
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HIGHLYD-ev-el-op-ed
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"highly-developed" has 5 syllables: highlyd-ev-el-op-ed.
"Highly-developed" has 5 syllables: highlyd · ev · el · op · ed.
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