Language Guides
Learn how to correctly pronounce words in various African languages with our pronunciation guides.
Swahili Pronunciation Guide
Pronunciation Rules
Example Words
jambo
Pronunciation: JAHM-boh
Meaning: hello
habari
Pronunciation: hah-BAH-ree
Meaning: news/how are you
asante
Pronunciation: ah-SAHN-teh
Meaning: thank you
Yoruba Pronunciation Guide
Pronunciation Rules
Example Words
báwo ni
Pronunciation: BAH-woh nee
Meaning: hello/how are you
ẹ ṣeun
Pronunciation: eh sheh-OON
Meaning: thank you
jọwọ
Pronunciation: joh-WOH
Meaning: please
Zulu Pronunciation Guide
Pronunciation Rules
Example Words
sawubona
Pronunciation: sah-woo-BOH-nah
Meaning: hello
ngiyabonga
Pronunciation: n-gee-yah-BOHN-gah
Meaning: thank you
uxolo
Pronunciation: oo-XOH-loh
Meaning: excuse me/sorry
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