To pronounce "proto-afroasiatic", say PROT-oafr-oas-iat-ic — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
proto-afroasiatic
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PROT-oafr-oas-iat-ic
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"proto-afroasiatic" has 5 syllables: prot-oafr-oas-iat-ic.
"Proto-afroasiatic" has 5 syllables: prot · oafr · oas · iat · ic.
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