How to pronounce Galapagos
Say it like guh-LAP-uh-gaw-uus. Galapagos has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP).
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US American/ɡəˈlæpəɡɔʊs/guh-LAP-uh-gaw-uus
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- guh
- LAP
- uh
- gaw
- uus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galapagos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
What does Galapagos mean?
proper noun
- A province of Ecuador comprising the islands.
- plural of galapago.
Where does Galapagos come from?
From Spanish islas Galápagos and provincia de Galápagos.
Questions about saying Galapagos
How do you pronounce Galapagos?
Say guh-LAP-uh-gaw-uus. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlæpəɡɔʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Galapagos?
Galapagos has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAP). Broken into parts: guh · LAP · uh · gaw · uus.