How to pronounce lanai
Say it like luh-NY. Lanai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- luh
- NY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lanai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lanai
American and British speakers say lanai in essentially the same way: /ləˈnaɪ/ in the US and /ləˈnaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-NY.
What does lanai mean?
- A Hawaiian-style roofed patio.
Where does lanai come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian lānai.
Words that rhyme with lanai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lanai.
Questions about saying lanai
How do you pronounce lanai?
Say luh-NY. The American pronunciation is /ləˈnaɪ/. In British English it is /ləˈnaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lanai?
Lanai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: luh · NY.
Do Americans and Brits say lanai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈnaɪ/ and the British form is /ləˈnaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.