To pronounce "appalachian", say APP-al-ach-ian — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
appalachian
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APP-al-ach-ian
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"appalachian" has 4 syllables: app-al-ach-ian. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: appellation — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Appalachian" has 4 syllables: app · al · ach · ian.
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