To pronounce "mordecai", say MORD-ec-ai — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
mordecai
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MORD-ec-ai
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"mordecai" has 3 syllables: mord-ec-ai. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mordechai — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Mordecai" has 3 syllables: mord · ec · ai.
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