How to pronounce hyawa
Say it like HY-uh-wuh. Hyawa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- uh
- wuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyawa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyawa
American and British speakers say hyawa in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪəwə/ in the US and /ˈhaɪəwə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-uh-wuh.
What does hyawa mean?
- Protium heptaphyllum, one of many species known as incense tree.
- The aromatic gum of this tree.
Where does hyawa come from?
Borrowed from Macushi haijawa.
Questions about saying hyawa
How do you pronounce hyawa?
Say HY-uh-wuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪəwə/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪəwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyawa?
Hyawa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · uh · wuh.
Do Americans and Brits say hyawa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪəwə/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪəwə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.