How to pronounce gonna
Say it like GON-uh. Gonna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON).
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- GON
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gonna
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GON-uh.
What does gonna mean?
- A modal used to express a future action that is being planned or prepared for in the present.“I'm gonna hafta find a new job soon.”
Where does gonna come from?
Contraction of going to.
Words that rhyme with gonna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gonna.
Questions about saying gonna
How do you pronounce gonna?
Say GON-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑnə/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonna?
Gonna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GON). Broken into parts: GON · uh.
Is gonna 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 /ˈɡɒnə/ (GON-uh).