How to pronounce jangada
Say it like zhung-GAH-duh. Jangada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH).
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US American/ʒəŋˈɡɑdə/zhung-GAH-duh
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- zhung
- GAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jangada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zhungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does jangada mean?
noun
- A traditional wooden sailing raft of northern Brazil.
Where does jangada come from?
From Portuguese jangada.
Words that rhyme with jangada
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Questions about saying jangada
How do you pronounce jangada?
Say zhung-GAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ʒəŋˈɡɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jangada?
Jangada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAH). Broken into parts: zhung · GAH · duh.