To pronounce "ulysses", say ULYSS-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ulysses
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ULYSS-es
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"ulysses" has 2 syllables: ulyss-es. It rhymes with ullyses, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: ullyses — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ulysses" has 2 syllables: ulyss · es.
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