To pronounce "pat-on-the-back", say PAT-onth-eb-ack — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAT-onth-eb-ack
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"pat-on-the-back" has 4 syllables: pat-onth-eb-ack.
"Pat-on-the-back" has 4 syllables: pat · onth · eb · ack.
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