To pronounce "harlem", say HARL-em — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
harlem
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HARL-em
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"harlem" has 2 syllables: harl-em. It rhymes with haarlem, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Harlem" has 2 syllables: harl · em.
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