To pronounce "thelonius", say THEL-on-ius — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
thelonius
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THEL-on-ius
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"thelonius" has 3 syllables: thel-on-ius. It rhymes with erroneous and sanctimonious, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Thelonius" has 3 syllables: thel · on · ius.
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