To pronounce "peloponnesian", say PEL-op-onn-es-ian — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PEL-op-onn-es-ian
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"peloponnesian" has 5 syllables: pel-op-onn-es-ian. It rhymes with lesion and cohesion, if that helps it stick.
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"Peloponnesian" has 5 syllables: pel · op · onn · es · ian.
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