How to pronounce hosanna
Say it like hoh-ZAN-uh. Hosanna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAN).
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- hoh
- ZAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hosanna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hosanna
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-ZAN-uh.
What does hosanna mean?
- A cry of praise or adoration to God in liturgical use among the Jews, and said to have been shouted in recognition of the Messiahship of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem; hence since used in the Christian Church.
- A cry of ‘hosanna’.
- To give a cry of ‘hosanna’.
Words that rhyme with hosanna
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Questions about saying hosanna
How do you pronounce hosanna?
Say hoh-ZAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /hoʊˈzænə/. In British English it is /həʊˈzænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hosanna?
Hosanna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAN). Broken into parts: hoh · ZAN · uh.
Is hosanna pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /həʊˈzænə/ (hoh-ZAN-uh).