How to pronounce dna
Say it like DEE-en-ay. Dna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- en
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dna
American and British speakers say dna in essentially the same way: /ˈdiˌɛˌneɪ/ in the US and /ˈdiːˌɛˌneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-en-ay.
What does dna mean?
- Alternative form of DNA.
Questions about saying dna
How do you pronounce dna?
Say DEE-en-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiˌɛˌneɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːˌɛˌneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dna?
Dna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · en · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say dna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiˌɛˌneɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdiːˌɛˌneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.