How to pronounce Durango
Say it like duh-RANG-goh. Durango has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RANG).
- duh
- RANG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durango pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Durango
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dyuu-RANG-goh.
What does Durango mean?
- A state of Mexico.
- The capital city of Durango, Mexico.
- A city in Biscay, Basque Country, Spain.
Where does Durango come from?
Named after the city of Durango, in northern Spain, of uncertain origin, probably from Basque Duranco, but possibly from Basque Urazango, Basque Padurango, or a Roman fundus, Late Latin Turanicus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- victoria de durango
Words that rhyme with Durango
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Durango.
Questions about saying Durango
How do you pronounce Durango?
Say duh-RANG-goh. The American pronunciation is /dəˈræŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /djʊˈræŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Durango?
Durango has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RANG). Broken into parts: duh · RANG · goh.
Is Durango pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /djʊˈræŋɡəʊ/ (dyuu-RANG-goh).