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How to Pronounce Senegal
SEN-ih-gawl
/ˌsɛnɪˈɡɔːl/
Syllable Breakdown
SENihgawl
SEN-ih-gawl — stress on the final syllable. The 'gal' sounds like 'gawl' (rhymes with 'ball').
How Locals Say It
Sénégal
Sénégal = say-nay-GAHL (French)
Common Mistakes
SEN-uh-galsen-EE-galSENG-uh-gal
Fun Fact About the Name
Senegal's Lions of Teranga reached the quarter-finals in their World Cup debut in 2002 — beating reigning champions France in the opening game. They became Africa's first World Cup holders since 2019 after winning the AFCON.
Senegal at World Cup 2026
Senegal competes in the CAF confederation.
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