To pronounce "athens", say ATH-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
athens
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ATH-ens
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"athens" has 2 syllables: ath-ens. It rhymes with nathans and athans, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: athans — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Athens" has 2 syllables: ath · ens.
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