How to pronounce Niagara
Say it like ny-AG-ruh. Niagara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AG).
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- ny
- AG
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niagara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Niagara
American and British speakers say Niagara in essentially the same way: /naɪˈæɡrə/ in the US and /naɪˈæɡrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ny-AG-ruh.
What does Niagara mean?
- A river (the Niagara River) which flows from Lake Erie, over Niagara Falls into Lake Ontario; the geographical region of the United States and Canada in proximity to this river.
Where does Niagara come from?
From an Iroquoian language; compare Mohawk ohnyá:kara' (“neck of land”).
Questions about saying Niagara
How do you pronounce Niagara?
Say ny-AG-ruh. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈæɡrə/. In British English it is /naɪˈæɡrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Niagara?
Niagara has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AG). Broken into parts: ny · AG · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say Niagara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪˈæɡrə/ and the British form is /naɪˈæɡrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.