To pronounce "pennsylvania", say PENNSYLV-an-ia — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PENNSYLV-an-ia
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"pennsylvania" has 3 syllables: pennsylv-an-ia. It rhymes with dromomania and crania, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pennsylvania" has 3 syllables: pennsylv · an · ia.
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