To pronounce "himalaya", say HIM-al-ay-a — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
himalaya
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HIM-al-ay-a
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"himalaya" has 4 syllables: him-al-ay-a. It rhymes with pariah and maya, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Himalaya" has 4 syllables: him · al · ay · a.
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