How to pronounce Senegal
Say it like sen-uh-GAWL. Senegal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAWL).
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- sen
- uh
- GAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senegal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Senegal
American and British speakers say Senegal in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛnəˈɡɔl/ in the US and /ˌsɛnɪˈɡɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-ih-GAWL.
What does Senegal mean?
- A river on the border between Senegal and Mauritania in West Africa.
- A country in West Africa. Official name: Republic of Senegal.
Words that rhyme with Senegal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Senegal.
Questions about saying Senegal
How do you pronounce Senegal?
Say sen-uh-GAWL. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛnəˈɡɔl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛnɪˈɡɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Senegal?
Senegal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAWL). Broken into parts: sen · uh · GAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say Senegal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛnəˈɡɔl/ and the British form is /ˌsɛnɪˈɡɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.