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