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How to pronounce uganda

uganda
/juːˈgændɑː/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /juːˈgɑːndɑː/.

Uganda, sound by sound

/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce uganda?

Uganda is pronounced /juːˈgændɑː/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /juːˈgɑːndɑː/, is also used.

How many syllables are in uganda?

Uganda has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in uganda?

The second syllable: /juːˈgændɑː/.

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