To pronounce "addis-ababa", say ADD-is-ab-ab-a — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
addis-ababa
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ADD-is-ab-ab-a
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"addis-ababa" has 5 syllables: add-is-ab-ab-a. It rhymes with indaba and baba, if that helps it stick.
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"Addis-ababa" has 5 syllables: add · is · ab · ab · a.
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