How to pronounce katana
Say it like kuh-TAH-nuh. Katana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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US American/kəˈtɑnə/kuh-TAH-nuh
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- kuh
- TAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Katana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does katana mean?
noun
- A type of Japanese longsword, having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.
Words that rhyme with katana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of katana.
Questions about saying katana
How do you pronounce katana?
Say kuh-TAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtɑnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in katana?
Katana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: kuh · TAH · nuh.