To pronounce "petain", say PET-ain — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
petain
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"petain" has 2 syllables: pet-ain. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Petain" has 2 syllables: pet · ain.
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