How to pronounce Antigua
Say it like an-TEE-gwuh. Antigua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- an
- TEE
- gwuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antigua 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Antigua
American and British speakers say Antigua in essentially the same way: /ænˈtiɡwə/ in the US and /ænˈtiːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-TEE-guh.
What does Antigua mean?
- The largest island of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda, in the Caribbean.
Where does Antigua come from?
From Spanish antigua, in honor of a religious icon of St Mary (La Virgen de la Antigua) in Seville.
Questions about saying Antigua
How do you pronounce Antigua?
Say an-TEE-gwuh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtiɡwə/. In British English it is /ænˈtiːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Antigua?
Antigua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: an · TEE · gwuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Antigua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈtiɡwə/ and the British form is /ænˈtiːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.