To pronounce "vandalism", say VAND-al-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈvændəlɪzm̩/
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"vandalism" has 3 syllables: vand-al-ism.
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“As we turned down the street I was appalled by the vandalism: spray paint and smashed windows that were everywhere.”
"Vandalism" has 3 syllables: vand · al · ism.
The IPA transcription of "vandalism" is /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/.
Vandalism: Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.
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