To pronounce "pessimal", say PESS-im-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PESS-im-al
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"pessimal" has 3 syllables: pess-im-al. It rhymes with infinitesimal and decimal, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pessimal" has 3 syllables: pess · im · al.
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