To pronounce "vanessa", say VAN-ess-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
vanessa
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"vanessa" has 3 syllables: van-ess-a. It rhymes with walesa and codesa, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Vanessa" has 3 syllables: van · ess · a.
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