To pronounce "frankincense", say FRANK-inc-ens-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"frankincense" has 4 syllables: frank-inc-ens-e. It rhymes with intense and pretense, if that helps it stick.
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"Frankincense" has 4 syllables: frank · inc · ens · e.
Frankincense: A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.
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