To pronounce "phoenician", say PHOEN-ic-ian — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
phoenician
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PHOEN-ic-ian
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"phoenician" has 3 syllables: phoen-ic-ian. It rhymes with accretion and depletion, if that helps it stick.
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"Phoenician" has 3 syllables: phoen · ic · ian.
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