To pronounce "paternalistically", say PAT-ern-al-ist-ic-ally — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
paternalistically
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PAT-ern-al-ist-ic-ally
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"paternalistically" has 6 syllables: pat-ern-al-ist-ic-ally.
"Paternalistically" has 6 syllables: pat · ern · al · ist · ic · ally.
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