To pronounce "philadelphia", say PHIL-ad-elph-ia — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
philadelphia
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PHIL-ad-elph-ia
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"philadelphia" has 4 syllables: phil-ad-elph-ia. It rhymes with adelphia and delphia, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Philadelphia" has 4 syllables: phil · ad · elph · ia.
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