To pronounce "lieutenant-colonel", say LIEUT-en-antc-ol-on-el — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lieutenant-colonel
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LIEUT-en-antc-ol-on-el
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"lieutenant-colonel" has 6 syllables: lieut-en-antc-ol-on-el.
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"Lieutenant-colonel" has 6 syllables: lieut · en · antc · ol · on · el.
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