To pronounce "paternalize", say PAT-ern-al-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
paternalize
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PAT-ern-al-iz-e
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"paternalize" has 5 syllables: pat-ern-al-iz-e.
"Paternalize" has 5 syllables: pat · ern · al · iz · e.
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