How to pronounce choana
Say it like KOH-uh-nuh. Choana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊənə/KOH-uh-nuh
UK British/ˈkəʊənə/KOH-uh-nuh
- KOH
- uh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of choana
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-uh-nuh.
What does choana mean?
noun
- A funnel; a funnel-shaped opening.
- A pair of apertures towards the back of the nasal cavity, opening into the nasopharynx.
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Questions about saying choana
How do you pronounce choana?
Say KOH-uh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊənə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choana?
Choana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · uh · nuh.
Is choana 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 /ˈkəʊənə/ (KOH-uh-nuh).