How to pronounce myna
Say it like MY-nuh. Myna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of myna
American and British speakers say myna in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪnə/ in the US and /ˈmaɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-nuh.
What does myna mean?
- One of the South and East Asian birds of the starling family Sturnidae.
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Words that rhyme with myna
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Questions about saying myna
How do you pronounce myna?
Say MY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnə/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myna?
Myna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say myna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪnə/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.