How to pronounce jacana
Say it like zhah-suh-NAH. Jacana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- zhah
- suh
- NAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zhahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jacana
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: JAK-uh-nuh.
What does jacana mean?
- Any of a group of wading birds in the family Jacanidae, usually having long toes and claws, and found throughout the world.
Where does jacana come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese jaçanã, from Old Tupi îasanã.
Words that rhyme with jacana
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Questions about saying jacana
How do you pronounce jacana?
Say zhah-suh-NAH. The American pronunciation is /ˌʒɑsəˈnɑ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jacana?
Jacana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: zhah · suh · NAH.
Is jacana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdʒækənə/ (JAK-uh-nuh).