To pronounce "pretoria", say PRET-or-ia — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PRET-or-ia
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"pretoria" has 3 syllables: pret-or-ia. It rhymes with euphoria and phantasmagoria, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pretoria" has 3 syllables: pret · or · ia.
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