To pronounce "pocket-handkerchief", say POCK-eth-andk-erch-ief — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pocket-handkerchief
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POCK-eth-andk-erch-ief
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"pocket-handkerchief" has 5 syllables: pock-eth-andk-erch-ief.
"Pocket-handkerchief" has 5 syllables: pock · eth · andk · erch · ief.
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