To pronounce "ouagadougou", say OUAG-ad-oug-ou — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ouagadougou
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OUAG-ad-oug-ou
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"ouagadougou" has 4 syllables: ouag-ad-oug-ou. It rhymes with goo-goo and mugu, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ouagadougou" has 4 syllables: ouag · ad · oug · ou.
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