How to Pronounce "cienega"

word

siˈɛnɪɡə

see-EN-ih-guh

siˈɛnɪɡə

see-EN-ih-guh

Definition

A cienega is a type of wet, marshy area found mostly in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with standing fresh water and lush plant life in otherwise dry regions.

IPA Transcription

American English

siˈɛnɪɡə

British English

siˈɛnɪɡə

Simplified Pronunciation

see-EN-ih-guh

Listen in Context

A cienega is home to many plants and animals.

We visited a cienega during our trip to Arizona.

A cienega has fresh water in the desert.

The rare birds in this region depend on the cienega for survival.