How to pronounce donna
Say it like DAH-nuh. Donna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of donna
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DON-uh.
What does donna mean?
- an Italian woman of rank
Where does donna come from?
From Italian donna. Doublet of dame and domina.
Words that rhyme with donna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of donna.
Questions about saying donna
How do you pronounce donna?
Say DAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑnə/. In British English it is /ˈdɒnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donna?
Donna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · nuh.
Is donna pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒnə/ (DON-uh).