To pronounce "proto-austronesian", say PROT-oaustr-on-es-ian — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
proto-austronesian
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PROT-oaustr-on-es-ian
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"proto-austronesian" has 5 syllables: prot-oaustr-on-es-ian.
"Proto-austronesian" has 5 syllables: prot · oaustr · on · es · ian.
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