How to pronounce anhinga
Say it like an-HING-guh. Anhinga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HING).
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- an
- HING
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anhinga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anhinga
American and British speakers say anhinga in essentially the same way: /ænˈhɪŋɡə/ in the US and /ænˈhɪŋɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-HING-guh.
What does anhinga mean?
- Synonym of darter: any bird of the genus Anhinga.
- A fish-eating bird (Anhinga anhinga) of the Americas with a thin, pointed bill and a long, thin neck.
Where does anhinga come from?
From taxonomic name Anhinga or Portuguese anhinga, from Old Tupi anhinga.
Questions about saying anhinga
How do you pronounce anhinga?
Say an-HING-guh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈhɪŋɡə/. In British English it is /ænˈhɪŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anhinga?
Anhinga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HING). Broken into parts: an · HING · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say anhinga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈhɪŋɡə/ and the British form is /ænˈhɪŋɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.