How to pronounce amiga
Say it like uh-MEE-guh. Amiga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- uh
- MEE
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amiga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amiga
American and British speakers say amiga in essentially the same way: /əˈmiɡə/ in the US and /əˈmiːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MEE-guh.
What does amiga mean?
- A female friend.
Where does amiga come from?
Borrowed from Spanish amiga (“female friend”).
Questions about saying amiga
How do you pronounce amiga?
Say uh-MEE-guh. The American pronunciation is /əˈmiɡə/. In British English it is /əˈmiːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amiga?
Amiga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say amiga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmiɡə/ and the British form is /əˈmiːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.