To pronounce "messiah", say MESS-iah — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"messiah" has 2 syllables: mess-iah. It rhymes with pariah and maya, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Messiah" has 2 syllables: mess · iah.
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