How to pronounce kona
Say it like KOH-nuh. Kona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kona
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-nuh.
What does kona mean?
- southwester
Where does kona come from?
From Hawaiian kona (“leeward side; southwest side”).
Words that rhyme with kona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kona.
Questions about saying kona
How do you pronounce kona?
Say KOH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊnə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kona?
Kona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · nuh.
Is kona 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 /ˈkəʊnə/ (KOH-nuh).