To pronounce "zanzibar", say ZANZ-ib-ar — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
zanzibar
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ZANZ-ib-ar
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"zanzibar" has 3 syllables: zanz-ib-ar. It rhymes with char and bar, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Zanzibar" has 3 syllables: zanz · ib · ar.
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