How to pronounce tegu
Say it like TAY-goo. Tegu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- goo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tegu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tegu
American and British speakers say tegu in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪɡu/ in the US and /ˈteɪɡuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-goo.
What does tegu mean?
- Any of the South American lizards of the families Teiidae and Gymnophthalmidae.
- In particular, any member of the genus Tupinambis, which is sometimes kept as a pet.
Where does tegu come from?
From teguexin, from Nahuatl tecoixin (“lizard”).
Questions about saying tegu
How do you pronounce tegu?
Say TAY-goo. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪɡu/. In British English it is /ˈteɪɡuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tegu?
Tegu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · goo.
Do Americans and Brits say tegu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪɡu/ and the British form is /ˈteɪɡuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.