To pronounce "putonghua", say PUT-ongh-ua — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PUT-ongh-ua
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"putonghua" has 3 syllables: put-ongh-ua.
"Putonghua" has 3 syllables: put · ongh · ua.
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