How to pronounce massasauga
Say it like mas-uh-SAW-guh. Massasauga has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAW).
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- mas
- uh
- SAW
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Massasauga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of massasauga
American and British speakers say massasauga in essentially the same way: /ˌmæsəˈsɔɡə/ in the US and /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mas-uh-SAW-guh.
What does massasauga mean?
- The rattlesnake Sistrurus catenatus (formerly Crotalinus catenatus) in the family Viperidae, found in three subspecies.
Where does massasauga come from?
Possibly from the Mississagi River (Ontario, Canada), from French Mississague, Missisague (also Oumisagai, Michisaguek), from Ojibwe misiza:gi: (“inhabitant of the great river mouth, that is, the Mississagi River”).
Questions about saying massasauga
How do you pronounce massasauga?
Say mas-uh-SAW-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæsəˈsɔɡə/. In British English it is /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in massasauga?
Massasauga has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAW). Broken into parts: mas · uh · SAW · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say massasauga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæsəˈsɔɡə/ and the British form is /ˌmæsəˈsɔːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.