To pronounce "presbyterian", say PRESBYT-er-ian — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
presbyterian
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PRESBYT-er-ian
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"presbyterian" has 3 syllables: presbyt-er-ian. It rhymes with criterion and virion, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Presbyterian" has 3 syllables: presbyt · er · ian.
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