To pronounce "honolulu", say HON-ol-ul-u — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
honolulu
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HON-ol-ul-u
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"honolulu" has 4 syllables: hon-ol-ul-u. It rhymes with kwazulu, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Honolulu" has 4 syllables: hon · ol · ul · u.
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