To pronounce "ababa", say AB-ab-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ababa
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AB-ab-a
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"ababa" has 3 syllables: ab-ab-a. It rhymes with indaba and baba, if that helps it stick.
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"Ababa" has 3 syllables: ab · ab · a.
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