To pronounce "scandinavian", say SCAND-in-av-ian — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SCAND-in-av-ian
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"scandinavian" has 4 syllables: scand-in-av-ian. It rhymes with avian and bavian, if that helps it stick.
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"Scandinavian" has 4 syllables: scand · in · av · ian.
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