To pronounce "esperanto", say ESP-er-ant-o — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
esperanto
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ESP-er-ant-o
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"esperanto" has 4 syllables: esp-er-ant-o. It rhymes with tanto and panto, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Esperanto" has 4 syllables: esp · er · ant · o.
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