To pronounce "delaware", say DEL-aw-ar-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
delaware
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"delaware" has 4 syllables: del-aw-ar-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.
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"Delaware" has 4 syllables: del · aw · ar · e.
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