How to pronounce guna
Say it like GUUN-uh. Guna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUN).
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- GUUN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUUNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guna
American and British speakers say guna in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʊnə/ in the US and /ˈɡʊnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUUN-uh.
What does guna mean?
- A lengthening of the simple vowels a, i, u, by prefixing an a element.
- In Hindu philosophy, any of the three fundamental operating principles or tendencies of prakṛti (universal nature): sattva, rajas, and tamas.
Questions about saying guna
How do you pronounce guna?
Say GUUN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʊnə/. In British English it is /ˈɡʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guna?
Guna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUUN). Broken into parts: GUUN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say guna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʊnə/ and the British form is /ˈɡʊnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.