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What is the correct pronunciation for prima facie?

The correct pronunciation of prima facie is:

pri-mə fey-shi-ay

* pri-mə: The "i" in "prima" is pronounced like the "i" in "pin."

* fey-shi-ay: The "a" in "facie" is pronounced like the "a" in "father," and the "ie" makes a "ee" sound, similar to the "ee" in "see."

Here's a breakdown of each syllable:

1. pri-

2.

3. fey-

4. shi-

5. ay

Remember: It's important to pronounce the "i" in "prima" as a short "i" sound, not as a long "i" sound like in "prize."

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