How to pronounce javelina
Say it like hav-uh-LEE-nuh. Javelina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- hav
- uh
- LEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Javelina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- havKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of javelina
American and British speakers say javelina in essentially the same way: /hævəˈlinə/ in the US and /hævəˈliːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: hav-uh-LEE-nuh.
What does javelina mean?
- A peccary (Tayassuidae spp.), especially a collared peccary (Dicotyles tajacu).
Words that rhyme with javelina
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Questions about saying javelina
How do you pronounce javelina?
Say hav-uh-LEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /hævəˈlinə/. In British English it is /hævəˈliːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in javelina?
Javelina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: hav · uh · LEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say javelina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hævəˈlinə/ and the British form is /hævəˈliːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.