To pronounce "athenian", say ATH-en-ian — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
athenian
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ATH-en-ian
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"athenian" has 3 syllables: ath-en-ian. It rhymes with sphenion and genian, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Athenian" has 3 syllables: ath · en · ian.
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