How to pronounce ngwee
Say it like eng-GWEE. Ngwee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWEE).
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- eng
- GWEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ngwee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- engKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- GWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ngwee
American and British speakers say ngwee in essentially the same way: /ɛŋˈɡwi/ in the US and /ɛŋˈɡwiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: eng-GWEE.
What does ngwee mean?
- A currency of Zambia, one hundredth of a kwacha.
Where does ngwee come from?
From Chichewa ngwee (“bright”).
Words that rhyme with ngwee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ngwee.
Questions about saying ngwee
How do you pronounce ngwee?
Say eng-GWEE. The American pronunciation is /ɛŋˈɡwi/. In British English it is /ɛŋˈɡwiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ngwee?
Ngwee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWEE). Broken into parts: eng · GWEE.
Do Americans and Brits say ngwee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛŋˈɡwi/ and the British form is /ɛŋˈɡwiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.