How to pronounce sanwa
Say it like SAN-wuh. Sanwa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN).
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- SAN
- wuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanwa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sanwa
American and British speakers say sanwa in essentially the same way: /ˈsænwə/ in the US and /ˈsænwə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAN-wuh.
What does sanwa mean?
- Synonym of Japanese millet (“Echinochloa esculenta”)
Questions about saying sanwa
How do you pronounce sanwa?
Say SAN-wuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsænwə/. In British English it is /ˈsænwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanwa?
Sanwa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN). Broken into parts: SAN · wuh.
Do Americans and Brits say sanwa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsænwə/ and the British form is /ˈsænwə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.