How to pronounce guarana
Say it like gwuh-RAH-nuh. Guarana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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US American/ɡwəˈrɑnə/gwuh-RAH-nuh
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- gwuh
- RAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guarana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay 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.
What does guarana mean?
noun
- A tree, Paullinia cupana, native to Venezuela and northern Brazil.
- The fruit from this tree, chiefly used to make caffeinated beverages.
- An edible paste prepared from the seeds of the tree, formed into round or oblong cakes.
Where does guarana come from?
From Brazilian Portuguese guaraná, from Sateré-Mawé warana.
Words that rhyme with guarana
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Questions about saying guarana
How do you pronounce guarana?
Say gwuh-RAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ɡwəˈrɑnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guarana?
Guarana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: gwuh · RAH · nuh.