To pronounce "bakersfield", say BAK-ersf-ield — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bakersfield
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BAK-ersf-ield
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"bakersfield" has 3 syllables: bak-ersf-ield. It rhymes with yield and field, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bakersfield" has 3 syllables: bak · ersf · ield.
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