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California

How many syllables in California?

  4 syllables

Divide California into syllables:   Cal-i-for-nia
How to pronounce California:   Ka-li-for-n-ya
How to say California:

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Synonyms for California


1 syllable
  • state
    2 syllables
    • Cali
    • west coast
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