To pronounce "tongue-lashing", say TONG-uel-ash-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TONG-uel-ash-ing
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"tongue-lashing" has 4 syllables: tong-uel-ash-ing.
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“The coach was so upset with his team after they lost that he gave them an hour-long tongue-lashing.”
"Tongue-lashing" has 4 syllables: tong · uel · ash · ing.
Tongue-lashing: A verbal rebuke, often severe.
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