How to pronounce maguey
Say it like muh-GAY. Maguey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY).
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- muh
- GAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maguey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of maguey
American and British speakers say maguey in essentially the same way: /məˈɡeɪ/ in the US and /məˈɡeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-GAY.
What does maguey mean?
- Any of various large agaves of Mexico and the southern US, especially the American aloe, Agave americana.
Where does maguey come from?
Borrowed from Spanish maguey, from Taíno *mawei.
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Words that rhyme with maguey
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Questions about saying maguey
How do you pronounce maguey?
Say muh-GAY. The American pronunciation is /məˈɡeɪ/. In British English it is /məˈɡeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maguey?
Maguey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAY). Broken into parts: muh · GAY.
Do Americans and Brits say maguey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈɡeɪ/ and the British form is /məˈɡeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.