To pronounce "dakota", say DAK-ot-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dakota
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DAK-ot-a
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"dakota" has 3 syllables: dak-ot-a. It rhymes with quota and proto-, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dakota" has 3 syllables: dak · ot · a.
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