How to Pronounce Hyaena

To pronounce "hyaena", say HYAEN-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

HYAEN-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “hyaena”

"hyaena" has 2 syllables: hyaen-a. It rhymes with nyina, if that helps it stick.

What does hyaena mean?

noun

  1. Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
  2. (Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.

Words that rhyme with hyaena

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nyina

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hyaena"?▾

"Hyaena" has 2 syllables: hyaen · a.

What does "hyaena" mean?▾

Hyaena: Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.

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