To pronounce "ill-placed", say ILLPL-ac-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ill-placed
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ILLPL-ac-ed
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"ill-placed" has 3 syllables: illpl-ac-ed.
"Ill-placed" has 3 syllables: illpl · ac · ed.
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