How to pronounce Anguilla
Say it like ang-WIL-uh. Anguilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Anguilla. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ang
- WIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anguilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- angGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Anguilla
American and British speakers say Anguilla in essentially the same way: /ˌæŋˈwɪlə/ in the US and /ˌæŋˈwɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ang-WIL-uh.
What does Anguilla mean?
- An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean Sea.
Where does Anguilla come from?
Borrowed from Latin anguilla (“eel”), from an uncertain Romance language original.
Words that rhyme with Anguilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Anguilla.
Questions about saying Anguilla
How do you pronounce Anguilla?
Say ang-WIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæŋˈwɪlə/. In British English it is /ˌæŋˈwɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Anguilla?
Anguilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIL). Broken into parts: ang · WIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Anguilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæŋˈwɪlə/ and the British form is /ˌæŋˈwɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.