How to pronounce iguanas
Say it like ig-WAH-nuz. Iguanas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAH).
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US American/ˌɪˈɡwɑnəz/ig-WAH-nuz
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- ig
- WAH
- nuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iguanas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does iguanas mean?
noun
- plural of iguana How to pronounce iguana
Questions about saying iguanas
How do you pronounce iguanas?
Say ig-WAH-nuz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈɡwɑnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iguanas?
Iguanas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAH). Broken into parts: ig · WAH · nuz.