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How do you pronounce "ngwena", the Shona term for crocodile?

Shona is an African language, spoken in countries like Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The term is also spelled "ngwenya."

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Well, "ng" is like "n" but farther back in the mouth, and it's probably pronounced as its own syllable. From there, pronounce it like Spanish. Dunno if it's ngwenya or ngwena, though.

    Hope that helps. :)

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