To pronounce "proto-bantu", say PROT-ob-ant-u — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
proto-bantu
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PROT-ob-ant-u
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"proto-bantu" has 4 syllables: prot-ob-ant-u.
"Proto-bantu" has 4 syllables: prot · ob · ant · u.
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