To pronounce "poughkeepsie", say POUGHK-eeps-ie — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
poughkeepsie
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POUGHK-eeps-ie
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"poughkeepsie" has 3 syllables: poughk-eeps-ie. It rhymes with tipsy and gypsy, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Poughkeepsie" has 3 syllables: poughk · eeps · ie.
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