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