How to pronounce soucouyant
Say it like soo-koo-YAH. Soucouyant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAH).
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US American/sukuˈjɑ/soo-koo-YAH
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- soo
- koo
- YAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soucouyant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- YAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does soucouyant mean?
noun
- A night witch who sucks people's blood, sheds her skin, and can transform into a fireball and fly.
Where does soucouyant come from?
From West Indies Creole.
Words that rhyme with soucouyant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soucouyant.
Questions about saying soucouyant
How do you pronounce soucouyant?
Say soo-koo-YAH. The American pronunciation is /sukuˈjɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soucouyant?
Soucouyant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YAH). Broken into parts: soo · koo · YAH.