How to pronounce liana
Say it like lee-AH-nuh. Liana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/liˈɑnə/lee-AH-nuh
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- lee
- AH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay 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 liana mean?
noun
- A climbing woody vine, usually tropical.
Where does liana come from?
From French liane (see that entry for more), influenced by lien (“link, bond”).
Words that rhyme with liana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liana.
Questions about saying liana
How do you pronounce liana?
Say lee-AH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /liˈɑnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liana?
Liana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: lee · AH · nuh.