How to Pronounce "cayuga"
word
kaɪˈjuːɡə
ky-YOO-guh
kaɪˈjuːɡə
ky-YOO-guh
Definition
Cayuga is the name of a Native American people belonging to the Iroquois Confederacy, as well as the name of their language. In some contexts, it can also refer to a type of domestic duck named after the people.
IPA Transcription
American English
kaɪˈjuːɡə
British English
kaɪˈjuːɡə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ky-YOO-guh
UK
ky-YOO-guh
Listen in Context
The Cayuga are part of the Iroquois Confederacy.
The Cayuga language is still spoken by some people today.
A Cayuga duck has shiny black feathers.
I've always been fascinated by Cayuga history and traditions.