To pronounce "post-colonialism", say POSTC-ol-on-ial-ism — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
post-colonialism
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POSTC-ol-on-ial-ism
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"post-colonialism" has 5 syllables: postc-ol-on-ial-ism.
"Post-colonialism" has 5 syllables: postc · ol · on · ial · ism.
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