How to pronounce kwanza
Say it like KWAHN-zuh. Kwanza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN).
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US American/ˈkwɑnzə/KWAHN-zuh
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- KWAHN
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kwanza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does kwanza mean?
noun
- The currency of Angola, symbol Kz, divided into a hundred cêntimos.
Where does kwanza come from?
Named after the Kwanza (Cuanza) River in Angola.
Questions about saying kwanza
How do you pronounce kwanza?
Say KWAHN-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑnzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kwanza?
Kwanza has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN). Broken into parts: KWAHN · zuh.