How to pronounce Guam
Say it like GWAHM. Guam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GWAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Guam
American and British speakers say Guam in essentially the same way: /ɡwɑm/ in the US and /ɡwɑːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GWAHM.
What does Guam mean?
- the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
Words that rhyme with Guam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Guam.
Questions about saying Guam
How do you pronounce Guam?
Say GWAHM. The American pronunciation is /ɡwɑm/. In British English it is /ɡwɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guam?
Guam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GWAHM.
Do Americans and Brits say Guam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡwɑm/ and the British form is /ɡwɑːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.