How to pronounce anna
Say it like AN-uh. Anna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anna. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anna
American and British speakers say anna in essentially the same way: /ˈænə/ in the US and /ˈænə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh.
What does anna mean?
- a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
Words that rhyme with anna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anna.
Words that sound like anna
Questions about saying anna
How do you pronounce anna?
Say AN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈænə/. In British English it is /ˈænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anna?
Anna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say anna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænə/ and the British form is /ˈænə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as anna?
Anna sounds the same as ana in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.