How to pronounce ouguiya
Say it like oo-GHEE-yuh. Ouguiya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEE).
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- oo
- GHEE
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ouguiya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- GHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ouguiya
American and British speakers say ouguiya in essentially the same way: /uˈɡijə/ in the US and /uːˈɡiːjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: oo-GHEE-yuh.
What does ouguiya mean?
- The currency of Mauritania, divided into five khoums.
Words that rhyme with ouguiya
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ouguiya.
Questions about saying ouguiya
How do you pronounce ouguiya?
Say oo-GHEE-yuh. The American pronunciation is /uˈɡijə/. In British English it is /uːˈɡiːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ouguiya?
Ouguiya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHEE). Broken into parts: oo · GHEE · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say ouguiya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /uˈɡijə/ and the British form is /uːˈɡiːjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.