How to pronounce gonnabe
Say it like GUHN-uh-bee. Gonnabe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN).
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- GUHN
- uh
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonnabe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gonnabe
American and British speakers say gonnabe in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌnəbi/ in the US and /ˈɡənəbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUH-nuh-bee.
What does gonnabe mean?
- One who is on the path to becoming famous or important.
Where does gonnabe come from?
From gonna (“contraction of going to”) + be, modeled after wannabe.
Questions about saying gonnabe
How do you pronounce gonnabe?
Say GUHN-uh-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌnəbi/. In British English it is /ˈɡənəbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonnabe?
Gonnabe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHN). Broken into parts: GUHN · uh · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say gonnabe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌnəbi/ and the British form is /ˈɡənəbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.