How to pronounce cienega
Say it like SEE-en-uh-guh. Cienega has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- en
- uh
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cienega pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cienega
American and British speakers say cienega in essentially the same way: /ˈsiɛnəɡə/ in the US and /ˈsiːɛnəɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-en-uh-guh.
What does cienega mean?
- A marshy spring where groundwater bubbles to the surface.
Where does cienega come from?
From Spanish ciénega (“marsh, swamp”).
Questions about saying cienega
How do you pronounce cienega?
Say SEE-en-uh-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiɛnəɡə/. In British English it is /ˈsiːɛnəɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cienega?
Cienega has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · en · uh · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say cienega the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiɛnəɡə/ and the British form is /ˈsiːɛnəɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.