To pronounce "dekalb", say DEK-alb — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dekalb
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DEK-alb
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"dekalb" has 2 syllables: dek-alb. It rhymes with kalb, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dekalb" has 2 syllables: dek · alb.
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