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
US
see-EN-ih-guh
UK
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.