How to pronounce Guiana
Say it like ghee-AH-nuh. Guiana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/ɡiˈɑnə/ghee-AH-nuh
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- ghee
- AH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guiana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay 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.
What does Guiana mean?
proper noun
- A geological region in the north of South America.
Where does Guiana come from?
From the local language (probably Cariban or Arawak), meaning “land of many waters”.
Words that rhyme with Guiana
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Questions about saying Guiana
How do you pronounce Guiana?
Say ghee-AH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ɡiˈɑnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guiana?
Guiana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: ghee · AH · nuh.