How to pronounce Cartagena
Say it like kar-tuh-JEE-nuh. Cartagena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- kar
- tuh
- JEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartagena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cartagena
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-tuh-JEE-nuh.
What does Cartagena mean?
- a port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean
- a port city in northwestern Colombia on the Caribbean
Words that rhyme with Cartagena
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cartagena.
Questions about saying Cartagena
How do you pronounce Cartagena?
Say kar-tuh-JEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrtəˈdʒinə/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːtəˈdʒiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cartagena?
Cartagena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: kar · tuh · JEE · nuh.
Is Cartagena pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɑːtəˈdʒiːnə/ (kah-tuh-JEE-nuh).