How to pronounce joanna
Say it like joh-AN-uh. Joanna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- joh
- AN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joanna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- johKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ANSay 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 joanna
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: joh-AN-uh.
What does joanna mean?
- A piano.
Where does joanna come from?
From the name Joanna, which is a rhyme for the dialectal pronunciation of piano as /piˈænə/.
Words that rhyme with joanna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of joanna.
Questions about saying joanna
How do you pronounce joanna?
Say joh-AN-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒoʊˈænə/. In British English it is /dʒəʊˈænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joanna?
Joanna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: joh · AN · uh.
Is joanna 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 /dʒəʊˈænə/ (joh-AN-uh).