To pronounce "soviet-union", say SOV-iet-un-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SOV-iet-un-ion
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"soviet-union" has 4 syllables: sov-iet-un-ion. It rhymes with disunion and nonunion, if that helps it stick.
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"Soviet-union" has 4 syllables: sov · iet · un · ion.
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