To pronounce "illocutionary", say ILL-oc-ut-ion-ary — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILL-oc-ut-ion-ary
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"illocutionary" has 5 syllables: ill-oc-ut-ion-ary.
"Illocutionary" has 5 syllables: ill · oc · ut · ion · ary.
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