To pronounce "retropalatal", say RETR-op-al-at-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
retropalatal
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RETR-op-al-at-al
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"retropalatal" has 5 syllables: retr-op-al-at-al.
"Retropalatal" has 5 syllables: retr · op · al · at · al.
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