How to pronounce ayahuasca
Say it like eye-uh-WAH-skuh. Ayahuasca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAH).
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US American/ˌaɪəˈwɑskə/eye-uh-WAH-skuh
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- eye
- uh
- WAH
- skuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ayahuasca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does ayahuasca mean?
noun
- A giant vine native to South America (especially Banisteriopsis caapi), noted for its psychotropic properties.
- Any of various psychoactive infusions or decoctions prepared from this vine.
Where does ayahuasca come from?
From Spanish ayahuasca, from Quechua ayawaska, from aya (“spirit, ancestor”) + waska (“vine”).
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Questions about saying ayahuasca
How do you pronounce ayahuasca?
Say eye-uh-WAH-skuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪəˈwɑskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ayahuasca?
Ayahuasca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAH). Broken into parts: eye · uh · WAH · skuh.