To pronounce "african", say AFR-ic-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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AFR-ic-an
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"african" has 3 syllables: afr-ic-an. It rhymes with affriction, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"African" has 3 syllables: afr · ic · an.
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