How to pronounce guenon
Say it like guh-NOHN. Guenon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHN).
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- guh
- NOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guenon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of guenon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: guh-NOHN.
What does guenon mean?
- A member of the genus Cercopithecus of Old World monkeys, of sub-Saharan Africa, principally forests.
Where does guenon come from?
Borrowed from French guenon (“female monkey or ape”).
Words that rhyme with guenon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guenon.
Questions about saying guenon
How do you pronounce guenon?
Say guh-NOHN. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈnoʊn/. In British English it is /ɡəˈnəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guenon?
Guenon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOHN). Broken into parts: guh · NOHN.
Is guenon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡəˈnəʊn/ (guh-NOHN).