How to pronounce cabana
Say it like kuh-BAN-uh. Cabana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAN).
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- kuh
- BAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BANSay 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 cabana
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kuh-BAH-nuh.
What does cabana mean?
- A cabin or hut for relaxing.
- A shelter on a beach or at a swimming pool.
Where does cabana come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cabaña and Portuguese cabana, both from Late Latin capanna.
Words that rhyme with cabana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cabana.
Questions about saying cabana
How do you pronounce cabana?
Say kuh-BAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈbænə/. In British English it is /kəˈbɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabana?
Cabana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAN). Broken into parts: kuh · BAN · uh.
Is cabana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /kəˈbɑːnə/ (kuh-BAH-nuh).