How to pronounce sangoma
Say it like sang-GOH-muh. Sangoma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- sang
- GOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sangoma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sangoma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sang-GOH-muh.
What does sangoma mean?
- A (usually female) traditional healer or herbalist, or witch doctor.
Where does sangoma come from?
Borrowed from Zulu isángoma (“diviner, witch doctor, sangoma”), possibly from i- + sa- (prefix meaning ‘of’) + íngoma (“dance song performed at a festival; hymn”).
Words that rhyme with sangoma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sangoma.
Questions about saying sangoma
How do you pronounce sangoma?
Say sang-GOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /sæŋˈɡoʊmə/. In British English it is /sæŋˈɡəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sangoma?
Sangoma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: sang · GOH · muh.
Is sangoma 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 /sæŋˈɡəʊmə/ (sang-GOH-muh).