How to pronounce mopane
Say it like muh-PAH-nee. Mopane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- muh
- PAH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mopane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mopane
American and British speakers say mopane in essentially the same way: /məˈpɑni/ in the US and /məˈpɑːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-PAH-nee.
What does mopane mean?
- A tree, Colophospermum mopane, native to southern Africa.
- The mopane worm or mopane moth Gonimbrasia belina
Where does mopane come from?
From Tswana mophane.
Words that rhyme with mopane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mopane.
Questions about saying mopane
How do you pronounce mopane?
Say muh-PAH-nee. The American pronunciation is /məˈpɑni/. In British English it is /məˈpɑːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mopane?
Mopane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: muh · PAH · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say mopane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈpɑni/ and the British form is /məˈpɑːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.