To pronounce "missouri", say MISS-our-i — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"missouri" has 3 syllables: miss-our-i. It rhymes with yuri and jury, if that helps it stick.
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"Missouri" has 3 syllables: miss · our · i.
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