To pronounce "santa", say SANT-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SANT-a
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"santa" has 2 syllables: sant-a. It rhymes with arcana and piano, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: sanna, sante — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Santa" has 2 syllables: sant · a.
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