How to pronounce canna
Say it like KAN-uh. Canna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 canna
American and British speakers say canna in essentially the same way: /ˈkænə/ in the US and /ˈkænə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-uh.
What does canna mean?
- Any member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.
Words that rhyme with canna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canna.
Questions about saying canna
How do you pronounce canna?
Say KAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænə/. In British English it is /ˈkænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canna?
Canna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say canna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænə/ and the British form is /ˈkænə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.