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How to pronounce euphrates

euphrates
/juːˈfreɪtiːz/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Euphrates, sound by sound

/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce euphrates?

Euphrates is pronounced /juːˈfreɪtiːz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in euphrates?

Euphrates has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in euphrates?

The second syllable: /juːˈfreɪtiːz/.

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