To pronounce "istanbul", say IST-anb-ul — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
istanbul
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IST-anb-ul
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"istanbul" has 3 syllables: ist-anb-ul. It rhymes with cool and vestibule, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Istanbul" has 3 syllables: ist · anb · ul.
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