To pronounce "babylon", say BABYL-on — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
babylon
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BABYL-on
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"babylon" has 2 syllables: babyl-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Babylon" has 2 syllables: babyl · on.
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