How to pronounce vicuna
Say it like vih-KYOO-nuh. Vicuna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- vih
- KYOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicuna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vicuna
American and British speakers say vicuna in essentially the same way: /vɪˈkjunə/ in the US and /vɪˈkjuːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-KYOO-nuh.
What does vicuna mean?
- A South American mammal, Lama vicugna, closely related to the alpaca, llama, and guanaco.
Where does vicuna come from?
Borrowed from Spanish vicuña, itself borrowed from Quechua wik'uña.
Words that rhyme with vicuna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vicuna.
Questions about saying vicuna
How do you pronounce vicuna?
Say vih-KYOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈkjunə/. In British English it is /vɪˈkjuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicuna?
Vicuna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: vih · KYOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say vicuna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈkjunə/ and the British form is /vɪˈkjuːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.