Syllables Quiz

Philadelphia

The # of syllables in Philadelphia can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/philadelphia .

How many syllables in Philadelphia?

5 syllables

Divide Philadelphia into syllables: Phil-a-del-phi-a
How to pronounce Philadelphia: fil-uh-del-fee-uh
How to say Philadelphia:

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