How to pronounce guano
Say it like GWAH-noh. Guano has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWAH).
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US American/ˈɡwɑˌnoʊ/GWAH-noh
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- GWAH
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guano pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does guano mean?
noun
- Dung from a sea bird or from a bat.
- Coccothrinax borhidiana, a variety of palm tree indigenous to Cuba.
- To fertilize (land) with guano.
Where does guano come from?
Borrowed from Spanish guano, from Quechua wanu.
Words that rhyme with guano
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guano.
Questions about saying guano
How do you pronounce guano?
Say GWAH-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwɑˌnoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guano?
Guano has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWAH). Broken into parts: GWAH · noh.