How to pronounce asana
Say it like AH-suh-nuh. Asana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑsənə/AH-suh-nuh
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- AH
- suh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asana 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.
- suhKeep 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 asana mean?
noun
- A body position, typically associated with the practice of yoga.
- A moth of species Melese asana, of tropical South America.
- Pterocarpus indicus (syn. Pterocarpus echinatus), found from southeastern Asia to northern Australia, the Solomon Islands, and the Ryukyu Islands.
- The wood of such trees, sometimes sold as Philippine mahogany.
- Indian laurel, asna (Terminalia elliptica, syn. Terminalia tomentosa), Terminalia alata, of south and southeastern Asia.
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Questions about saying asana
How do you pronounce asana?
Say AH-suh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asana?
Asana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · suh · nuh.