How to pronounce Santiago
Say it like san-tee-AH-goh. Santiago has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- san
- tee
- AH
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Santiago pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Santiago
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: san-tee-AH-goh.
What does Santiago mean?
- The capital city of Chile.
- A province of Chile, surrounding the city.
- A metropolitan region in Chile surrounding the province.
Where does Santiago come from?
The Guan Yu sense among Chinese Filipinos in the Philippines is due to a syncretic association of the deified Chinese general with St.
Words that rhyme with Santiago
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Santiago.
Questions about saying Santiago
How do you pronounce Santiago?
Say san-tee-AH-goh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæntiˈɑɡoʊ/. In British English it is /sæntiˈɑːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Santiago?
Santiago has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: san · tee · AH · goh.
Is Santiago pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /sæntiˈɑːɡəʊ/ (san-tee-AH-goh).