To pronounce "gorillas", say GOR-ill-as — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"gorillas" has 3 syllables: gor-ill-as. It rhymes with guerrillas and guerillas, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: guerrillas, guerillas — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gorillas" has 3 syllables: gor · ill · as.
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