To pronounce "slepian", say SLEP-ian — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
slepian
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SLEP-ian
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"slepian" has 2 syllables: slep-ian. It rhymes with hovsepian, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Slepian" has 2 syllables: slep · ian.
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