How do you say "iguana" in Russian?

Игуана

Iguana

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "iguana" is Игуана (Iguana).

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Pronunciation

This comes out close to "Iguana", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Writing and usage

Игуана is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Зелёная игуана покоилась на солнечном камне.

Zelenaja iguana pokoilas' na solnechnom kamne.

The green iguana rested on a sunny rock.

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How to remember Игуана

Whenever "Iguana" comes up, picture someone counting coins on a table; the clipped rhythm of the word keeps them linked.

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Questions about Игуана

How do you pronounce Игуана?

This comes out close to "Iguana", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, which feels awkward on the tongue for the first day or two, then settles in.

Is Игуана formal or casual?

Игуана is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Игуана used in Russian?

Игуана is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Зелёная игуана покоилась на солнечном камне. (The green iguana rested on a sunny rock.).

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