To pronounce "bethlehem", say BETHL-eh-em — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bethlehem
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BETHL-eh-em
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"bethlehem" has 3 syllables: bethl-eh-em. It rhymes with mayhem and condemn, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bethlehem" has 3 syllables: bethl · eh · em.
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