To pronounce "perlocutionary", say PERL-oc-ut-ion-ary — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PERL-oc-ut-ion-ary
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"perlocutionary" has 5 syllables: perl-oc-ut-ion-ary.
"Perlocutionary" has 5 syllables: perl · oc · ut · ion · ary.
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