How to pronounce Guantanamo
Say it like gwahn-TAH-nuh-moh. Guantanamo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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US American/ˌɡwɑnˈtɑnəˌmoʊ/gwahn-TAH-nuh-moh
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- gwahn
- TAH
- nuh
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guantanamo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gwahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does Guantanamo mean?
proper noun
- A province of Cuba.
Where does Guantanamo come from?
From Spanish Guantánamo, from Taíno, literally "land between rivers."
Questions about saying Guantanamo
How do you pronounce Guantanamo?
Say gwahn-TAH-nuh-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡwɑnˈtɑnəˌmoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guantanamo?
Guantanamo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: gwahn · TAH · nuh · moh.