To pronounce "paternalization", say PAT-ern-al-iz-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
paternalization
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PAT-ern-al-iz-at-ion
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"paternalization" has 6 syllables: pat-ern-al-iz-at-ion.
"Paternalization" has 6 syllables: pat · ern · al · iz · at · ion.
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