How to pronounce Guadalcanal
Say it like gwah-dul-kuh-NAL. Guadalcanal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL).
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US American/ˌɡwɑdəlkəˈnæl/gwah-dul-kuh-NAL
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- gwah
- dul
- kuh
- NAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guadalcanal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gwahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does Guadalcanal mean?
proper noun
- A volcanic island in the Pacific, part of the Solomon Islands.
Where does Guadalcanal come from?
From Spanish Guadalcanal.
Words that rhyme with Guadalcanal
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Questions about saying Guadalcanal
How do you pronounce Guadalcanal?
Say gwah-dul-kuh-NAL. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡwɑdəlkəˈnæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guadalcanal?
Guadalcanal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL). Broken into parts: gwah · dul · kuh · NAL.