To pronounce "motte-and-bailey", say MOTT-eandb-ail-ey — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
motte-and-bailey
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MOTT-eandb-ail-ey
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"motte-and-bailey" has 4 syllables: mott-eandb-ail-ey.
"Motte-and-bailey" has 4 syllables: mott · eandb · ail · ey.
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