How to pronounce Patagonia
Say it like pat-uh-GOH-nee-uh. Patagonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- pat
- uh
- GOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patagonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- patGive 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.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Patagonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pat-uh-GOH-nee-uh.
What does Patagonia mean?
- A geographical region in southern South America, including the southern parts of Chile and Argentina.
Where does Patagonia come from?
From Portuguese patagão and Spanish patagón (“Patagonian”) + -ia.
Words that rhyme with Patagonia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Patagonia.
Questions about saying Patagonia
How do you pronounce Patagonia?
Say pat-uh-GOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpætəˈɡoʊniə/. In British English it is /ˌpætəˈɡəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Patagonia?
Patagonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: pat · uh · GOH · nee · uh.
Is Patagonia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpætəˈɡəʊniə/ (pat-uh-GOH-nee-uh).