How to pronounce Mindanao
Say it like min-duh-NOW. Mindanao has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOW).
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- min
- duh
- NOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mindanao pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Mindanao
American and British speakers say Mindanao in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/ in the US and /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: min-duh-NOW.
What does Mindanao mean?
- An island of the Philippines.
- One of the three island groups in the Philippines
Where does Mindanao come from?
From Spanish Mindanao, a contraction of Maguindánao (“Maguindanao”), from Maguindanao Magindanaw.
Words that rhyme with Mindanao
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mindanao.
Questions about saying Mindanao
How do you pronounce Mindanao?
Say min-duh-NOW. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mindanao?
Mindanao has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOW). Broken into parts: min · duh · NOW.
Do Americans and Brits say Mindanao the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/ and the British form is /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.