How to Pronounce "guano"
word
ˈɡwɑˌnoʊ
GWAH-noh
ɡwˈɑːnəʊ
gwah-NOH
Definition
A natural fertilizer made from the accumulated droppings of seabirds, bats, or seals, rich in nutrients for plants.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡwɑˌnoʊ
British English
ɡwˈɑːnəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GWAH-noh
UK
gwah-NOH
Listen in Context
Guano is used by farmers to help plants grow.
Many caves contain large amounts of guano.
The islands are famous for their guano deposits.
Historically, guano was such a valuable resource that countries fought over it.