To pronounce "angelou", say ANG-el-ou — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
angelou
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ANG-el-ou
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"angelou" has 3 syllables: ang-el-ou. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Angelou" has 3 syllables: ang · el · ou.
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