How to pronounce bwana
Say it like BWAH-nuh. Bwana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BWAH).
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US American/ˈbwɑnə/BWAH-nuh
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- BWAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bwana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BWAHSay 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.
What does bwana mean?
noun
- Big boss, important person.
Words that rhyme with bwana
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Questions about saying bwana
How do you pronounce bwana?
Say BWAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbwɑnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bwana?
Bwana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BWAH). Broken into parts: BWAH · nuh.