To pronounce "ishmael", say ISHM-ael — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ishmael
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ISHM-ael
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"ishmael" has 2 syllables: ishm-ael. It rhymes with ishmail, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: ishmail — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ishmael" has 2 syllables: ishm · ael.
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