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How to pronounce lana

Say it like LAN-uh. Lana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN).

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US American/ˈlænə/LAN-uh
UK British/ˈlænə/LAN-uh
  • LAN
  • uh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lana pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of lana

American and British speakers say lana in essentially the same way: /ˈlænə/ in the US and /ˈlænə/ in the UK.

British respelling: LAN-uh.

What does lana mean?

noun
  1. The tree Genipa americana.

Words that rhyme with lana

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lana.

Questions about saying lana

How do you pronounce lana?

Say LAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlænə/. In British English it is /ˈlænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lana?

Lana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN). Broken into parts: LAN · uh.

Do Americans and Brits say lana the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlænə/ and the British form is /ˈlænə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).