How to pronounce goanna
Say it like goh-AN-uh. Goanna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- goh
- AN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goanna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ANSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of goanna
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: goh-AN-uh.
What does goanna mean?
- Any of various monitor lizards native to Australia.
- A piano.
Where does goanna come from?
A respelling in Australia of guana, from iguana.
Words that rhyme with goanna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goanna.
Questions about saying goanna
How do you pronounce goanna?
Say goh-AN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊˈænə/. In British English it is /ɡəʊˈænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goanna?
Goanna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: goh · AN · uh.
Is goanna 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 /ɡəʊˈænə/ (goh-AN-uh).