How to pronounce bona
Say it like BOH-nuh. Bona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH).
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- BOH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bona
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOH-nuh.
What does bona mean?
- Good.
- Well.
Where does bona come from?
Borrowed from Sabir bona (“good”), from Italian buono (“good”), from Latin bonus (“good”), from Old Latin duenos (“good”), from Proto-Italic *dwenos (“good”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bona.
Questions about saying bona
How do you pronounce bona?
Say BOH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊnə/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bona?
Bona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOH). Broken into parts: BOH · nuh.
Is bona pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊnə/ (BOH-nuh).