How to pronounce iguana
Say it like ih-GWAH-nuh. Iguana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWAH).
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- ih
- GWAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iguana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWAHSay 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 iguana
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ih-ghyoo-AH-nuh.
What does iguana mean?
- A green iguana (Iguana iguana), a large tropical American lizard often kept as a pet.
- Any member of the genus Iguana.
- In America and the Pacific, any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae.
Where does iguana come from?
Borrowed from Spanish iguana, from Taíno *iwana.
Words that rhyme with iguana
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Questions about saying iguana
How do you pronounce iguana?
Say ih-GWAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈɡwɑnə/. In British English it is /ɪɡjuˈɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iguana?
Iguana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWAH). Broken into parts: ih · GWAH · nuh.
Is iguana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪɡjuˈɑːnə/ (ih-ghyoo-AH-nuh).