How to pronounce gitana
Say it like jee-TAN-uh. Gitana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- jee
- TAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gitana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gitana
American and British speakers say gitana in essentially the same way: /dʒiˈtænə/ in the US and /dʒiˈtænə/ in the UK.
British respelling: jee-TAN-uh.
What does gitana mean?
- A female gypsy.
Words that rhyme with gitana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gitana.
Questions about saying gitana
How do you pronounce gitana?
Say jee-TAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈtænə/. In British English it is /dʒiˈtænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gitana?
Gitana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: jee · TAN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say gitana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒiˈtænə/ and the British form is /dʒiˈtænə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.