To pronounce "mandela", say MAND-el-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MAND-el-a
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"mandela" has 3 syllables: mand-el-a. It rhymes with selah and umbrella, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mandella — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mandela" has 3 syllables: mand · el · a.
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