To pronounce "lightning-quick", say LIGHTN-ingq-uick — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LIGHTN-ingq-uick
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"lightning-quick" has 3 syllables: lightn-ingq-uick.
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"Lightning-quick" has 3 syllables: lightn · ingq · uick.
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