ENG How to pronounce guaina in Italian
guaìna
gua·ì·na
/ɡwaˈina/
Do not say: guàina
Why it is pronounced guaìna
In guaìna, the stress preserves that of Latin vagīna, with its long i. The form guàina is widespread but incorrect.
Say gua-ì-na in three syllables, approximately gwah-EE-nah, stressing ì, with a hard g as in “go” and both a vowels as in “father”.
Meaning
A sheath, often made of leather or metal, that holds cutting tools. By extension, any covering, case or sleeve that protects or surrounds something.
Where it comes from
It derives from Latin vagīna. The same Latin word also gave rise to vagina. Related forms include Spanish vaina and Neapolitan vaina. From the meaning of sheath, its use extends to anything that holds, protects or surrounds something; a use referring to a type of stitching is also attested. Its derivatives include inguainare and sguainare.
Frequently asked questions about guaina
Where does the stress fall in guaina?
In guaìna, the stress falls on the syllable ì: the word is stressed on the second-to-last syllable.
Is it pronounced guàina or guaìna?
The correct pronunciation is guaìna.
How many syllables does guaina have?
The word guaìna has 3 syllables: gua · ì · na.
What does guaina mean?
Guaìna means: Sheath, case or protective covering.
Where does the word guaina come from?
It derives from Latin vagīna.
Why is it pronounced guaìna?
In guaìna, the stress preserves that of Latin vagīna, with its long i. The form guàina is widespread but incorrect.