How to pronounce Laguna
Say it like luh-GOO-nuh. Laguna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO).
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- luh
- GOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laguna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Laguna
American and British speakers say Laguna in essentially the same way: /ləˈɡunə/ in the US and /ləˈɡuːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-GOO-nuh.
What does Laguna mean?
- A province of Calabarzon, Luzon, Philippines. Capital: Santa Cruz. Largest city: Calamba.
Where does Laguna come from?
Borrowed from Spanish laguna (“lake”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with Laguna
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Questions about saying Laguna
How do you pronounce Laguna?
Say luh-GOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈɡunə/. In British English it is /ləˈɡuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Laguna?
Laguna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO). Broken into parts: luh · GOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Laguna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈɡunə/ and the British form is /ləˈɡuːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.