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