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How to pronounce Magallanes How to pronounce Magallanes?

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Pronunciation of Magallanes in Spain

In Spain, Magallanes is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The Spanish pronunciation, specifically in Spain, is

m ah g ah y aw n eh s
  • m sounds like the 'm' in me
  • ah sounds like the 'a' in car
  • g sounds like the 'g' in go
  • y sounds like the 'y' in yes
  • aw sounds like the 'aw' in law
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • s sounds like the 's' in so

"Spanish bastardization of the Portuguese name "Magalhães" and was spread across the world during the famous explorative voyage of Fernão de Magalhães (Spanish: Fernando de Magallanes, English: Ferdinand Magellan). The name is popular in parts of southern Chile and the Philippines."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Spanish


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Pronunciation of Magallanes in Mexico

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Pronunciation of Magallanes in Argentina

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Pronunciation of Magallanes in Spain

In Spain, Magallanes is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The Spanish pronunciation, specifically in Spain, is

maw-gah-'YAW'-'ness'

"Spanish bastardization of the Portuguese name "Magalhães" and was spread across the world during the famous explorative voyage of Fernão de Magalhães (Spanish: Fernando de Magallanes, English: Ferdinand Magellan). The name is popular in parts of southern Chile and the Philippines."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Spanish


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