How to Pronounce Vicuna

To pronounce "vicuna", say VIC-un-a — 3 syllables, IPA /vɪˈkuːnjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/vɪˈkuːnjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vicuna”

"vicuna" has 3 syllables: vic-un-a. It rhymes with kahuna and poona, if that helps it stick.

What does vicuna mean?

noun

  1. A South American mammal, Vicugna vicugna, closely related to the alpaca, llama, and guanaco.

Words that rhyme with vicuna

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kahunapoonakorunaunatoonamezzalunabrunahoonahidunaacunaaltoonaantuna

Related words

vicugnaalpacaguanacohuanacolamoidcriacamelidvigonia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vicuna"?▾

"Vicuna" has 3 syllables: vic · un · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "vicuna"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vicuna" is /vɪˈkuːnjə/.

What does "vicuna" mean?▾

Vicuna: A South American mammal, Vicugna vicugna, closely related to the alpaca, llama, and guanaco.

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