To pronounce "mississippi", say MISS-iss-ipp-i — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MISS-iss-ipp-i
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"mississippi" has 4 syllables: miss-iss-ipp-i. It rhymes with nippy and chippy, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mississippi" has 4 syllables: miss · iss · ipp · i.
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