To pronounce "leftenant", say LEFT-en-ant — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
leftenant
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"leftenant" has 3 syllables: left-en-ant.
"Leftenant" has 3 syllables: left · en · ant.
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