To pronounce "malayo-polynesian", say MAL-ay-op-olyn-es-ian — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAL-ay-op-olyn-es-ian
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"malayo-polynesian" has 6 syllables: mal-ay-op-olyn-es-ian.
"Malayo-polynesian" has 6 syllables: mal · ay · op · olyn · es · ian.
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