To pronounce "pretertiary", say PRET-ert-iary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PRET-ert-iary
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"pretertiary" has 3 syllables: pret-ert-iary.
"Pretertiary" has 3 syllables: pret · ert · iary.
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