To pronounce "jaffna", say JAFFN-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
jaffna
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JAFFN-a
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"jaffna" has 2 syllables: jaffn-a. It rhymes with dafna, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Jaffna" has 2 syllables: jaffn · a.
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