How to pronounce ana
Say it like AH-nuh. Ana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ana 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ana
American and British speakers say ana in essentially the same way: /ˈɑnə/ in the US and /ˈɑːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AH-nuh.
Other ways to say ana
Ana also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AN-uh /ˈænə/
What does ana mean?
- mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
- a collection of anecdotes about a person or place
Where does ana come from?
Formed from the Latin suffix -ana; compare ism (from -ism), itis (from -itis), phobia (from -phobia).
Words that rhyme with ana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ana.
Questions about saying ana
How do you pronounce ana?
Say AH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑnə/. In British English it is /ˈɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ana?
Ana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say ana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑnə/ and the British form is /ˈɑːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.