To pronounce "on-the-scene", say ONTH-esc-en-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
on-the-scene
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ONTH-esc-en-e
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"on-the-scene" has 4 syllables: onth-esc-en-e.
"On-the-scene" has 4 syllables: onth · esc · en · e.
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