How to pronounce Guyana
Say it like ghy-AH-nuh. Guyana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- ghy
- AH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guyana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Guyana
American and British speakers say Guyana in essentially the same way: /ˌɡaɪˈɑnə/ in the US and /ˌɡaɪˈænə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ghy-AN-uh.
What does Guyana mean?
- A country in South America. Official name: Co-operative Republic of Guyana. Capital and largest city: Georgetown.
Where does Guyana come from?
From an indigenous native American language, probably Cariban or Lokono, said to be a word referring to the land's waters.
Words that rhyme with Guyana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Guyana.
Questions about saying Guyana
How do you pronounce Guyana?
Say ghy-AH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡaɪˈɑnə/. In British English it is /ˌɡaɪˈænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Guyana?
Guyana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: ghy · AH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Guyana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡaɪˈɑnə/ and the British form is /ˌɡaɪˈænə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.