How to pronounce arcana
Say it like ar-KAN-uh. Arcana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- ar
- KAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arcana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KANSay 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 arcana
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ah-KAN-uh.
What does arcana mean?
- Specialized knowledge that is mysterious to the uninitiated.
- plural of arcanum How to pronounce arcanum
Where does arcana come from?
From Latin arcānus (“hidden, secret”), from arcēre (“to withhold”), arca (“a chest”).
Words that rhyme with arcana
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Questions about saying arcana
How do you pronounce arcana?
Say ar-KAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈkænə/. In British English it is /ɑːˈkænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arcana?
Arcana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: ar · KAN · uh.
Is arcana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈkænə/ (ah-KAN-uh).