To pronounce "shostakovian", say SHOST-ak-ov-ian — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shostakovian
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SHOST-ak-ov-ian
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"shostakovian" has 4 syllables: shost-ak-ov-ian.
"Shostakovian" has 4 syllables: shost · ak · ov · ian.
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