How to pronounce guama
Say it like GWUHM-a. Guama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWUHM).
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- GWUHM
- a
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of guama
American and British speakers say guama in essentially the same way: /ˈɡwʌmæ/ in the US and /ˈɡwʌmæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GWUHM-a.
What does guama mean?
- maternal grandmother; maternal grandma
Questions about saying guama
How do you pronounce guama?
Say GWUHM-a. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwʌmæ/. In British English it is /ˈɡwʌmæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guama?
Guama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWUHM). Broken into parts: GWUHM · a.
Do Americans and Brits say guama the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡwʌmæ/ and the British form is /ˈɡwʌmæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.