How to pronounce hoatzin
Say it like WAHT-sin. Hoatzin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHT).
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- WAHT
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoatzin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoatzin
American and British speakers say hoatzin in essentially the same way: /ˈwɑtsɪn/ in the US and /ˈwætsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAT-sin.
What does hoatzin mean?
- A bird of the species Opisthocomus hoazin of the order Opisthocomiformes, with claws on the wing fingers of the juvenile and an enlarged crop used as a rumen.
Where does hoatzin come from?
From Nahuatl huāctzin (which probably designated a different bird).
Questions about saying hoatzin
How do you pronounce hoatzin?
Say WAHT-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtsɪn/. In British English it is /ˈwætsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoatzin?
Hoatzin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHT). Broken into parts: WAHT · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say hoatzin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɑtsɪn/ and the British form is /ˈwætsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.