How to pronounce kuna
Say it like KYOO-nuh. Kuna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kuna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kuna
American and British speakers say kuna in essentially the same way: /ˈkjunə/ in the US and /ˈkjuːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-nuh.
What does kuna mean?
- The former (until 2023) currency of Croatia, divided into 100 lipa.
Words that rhyme with kuna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kuna.
Questions about saying kuna
How do you pronounce kuna?
Say KYOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjunə/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kuna?
Kuna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say kuna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjunə/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.