How to pronounce habanera
Say it like hah-buh-NER-uh. Habanera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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US American/ˌhɑbəˈnɛrə/hah-buh-NER-uh
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- hah
- buh
- NER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habanera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does habanera mean?
noun
- A style of music from Cuba.
- A dance performed to this music.
Where does habanera come from?
Borrowed from Cuban Spanish habanera.
Words that rhyme with habanera
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of habanera.
Questions about saying habanera
How do you pronounce habanera?
Say hah-buh-NER-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑbəˈnɛrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habanera?
Habanera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: hah · buh · NER · uh.