How to pronounce gwyniad
Say it like GWIN-ee-ad. Gwyniad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWIN).
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- GWIN
- ee
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gwyniad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gwyniad
American and British speakers say gwyniad in essentially the same way: /ˈɡwɪniæd/ in the US and /ˈɡwɪniæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GWIN-ee-ad.
What does gwyniad mean?
- A freshwater fish of species Coregonus pennantii, native to Bala Lake in Gwynedd.
Where does gwyniad come from?
From Welsh gwyniad, from gwyn (“white”).
Questions about saying gwyniad
How do you pronounce gwyniad?
Say GWIN-ee-ad. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwɪniæd/. In British English it is /ˈɡwɪniæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gwyniad?
Gwyniad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWIN). Broken into parts: GWIN · ee · ad.
Do Americans and Brits say gwyniad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡwɪniæd/ and the British form is /ˈɡwɪniæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.