To pronounce "pass-by-reference", say PASSBYR-ef-er-enc-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PASSBYR-ef-er-enc-e
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"pass-by-reference" has 5 syllables: passbyr-ef-er-enc-e.
"Pass-by-reference" has 5 syllables: passbyr · ef · er · enc · e.
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