How to pronounce choanae
Say it like KOH-uh-nee. Choanae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊəˌni/KOH-uh-nee
UK British/ˈkəʊəˌniː/KOH-uh-nee
- KOH
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choanae 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.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of choanae
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-uh-nee.
What does choanae mean?
noun
- plural of choana How to pronounce choana
Questions about saying choanae
How do you pronounce choanae?
Say KOH-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊəˌni/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊəˌniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choanae?
Choanae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · uh · nee.
Is choanae 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 /ˈkəʊəˌniː/ (KOH-uh-nee).