To pronounce "mariposa", say MAR-ip-os-a — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
mariposa
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MAR-ip-os-a
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"mariposa" has 4 syllables: mar-ip-os-a. It rhymes with mucosa and loasa, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mariposa" has 4 syllables: mar · ip · os · a.
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