How to pronounce acana
Say it like AH-kuh-nuh. Acana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑkənə/AH-kuh-nuh
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- AH
- kuh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does acana mean?
noun
- A tree from the West Indies that was valued for its wood and was one of two species, Manilkara valenzuelana or Manilkara bidentata, both from the Sapotaceae family.
Where does acana come from?
Borrowed from Spanish ácana, probably from Ciboney languages or Taíno.
Questions about saying acana
How do you pronounce acana?
Say AH-kuh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acana?
Acana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · kuh · nuh.