How to pronounce Managua
Say it like muh-NAH-gwuh. Managua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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US American/məˈnɑɡwə/muh-NAH-gwuh
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- muh
- NAH
- gwuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Managua 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.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Managua mean?
proper noun
- The capital and largest city of Nicaragua.
Where does Managua come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Managua.
Questions about saying Managua
How do you pronounce Managua?
Say muh-NAH-gwuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɑɡwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Managua?
Managua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: muh · NAH · gwuh.