How to pronounce Ghanaian
Say it like guh-NY-un. Ghanaian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- guh
- NY
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghanaian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ghanaian
American and British speakers say Ghanaian in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈnaɪən/ in the US and /ɡəˈnaɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-NY-un.
What does Ghanaian mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Ghana or its people or language“Ghanaian cocoa production”
Words that rhyme with Ghanaian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Ghanaian.
Questions about saying Ghanaian
How do you pronounce Ghanaian?
Say guh-NY-un. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈnaɪən/. In British English it is /ɡəˈnaɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ghanaian?
Ghanaian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: guh · NY · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Ghanaian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈnaɪən/ and the British form is /ɡəˈnaɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.