To pronounce "hilarious", say HIL-ar-ious — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HIL-ar-ious
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"hilarious" has 3 syllables: hil-ar-ious. It rhymes with precarious and gregarious, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hilarious" has 3 syllables: hil · ar · ious.
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