How to pronounce Rwanda
Say it like ruh-WAHN-duh. Rwanda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHN).
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- ruh
- WAHN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rwanda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Rwanda
American and British speakers say Rwanda in essentially the same way: /rəˈwɑndə/ in the US and /rʊˈændə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruu-AN-duh.
What does Rwanda mean?
- A country in East Africa.
Where does Rwanda come from?
From Rwanda-Rundi u Rwanda from the archaic verb -anda (“to expand”).
Words that rhyme with Rwanda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Rwanda.
Questions about saying Rwanda
How do you pronounce Rwanda?
Say ruh-WAHN-duh. The American pronunciation is /rəˈwɑndə/. In British English it is /rʊˈændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rwanda?
Rwanda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHN). Broken into parts: ruh · WAHN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say Rwanda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈwɑndə/ and the British form is /rʊˈændə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.